Mutfwang convenes security council meeting, further relaxes curfew

Mutfwang convenes security council meeting, further relaxes curfew

Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has convened a security council meeting as part of efforts to strengthen peaceful co-existence and security across the state.

The closed-door meeting, which held on Wednesday in Jos, had all heads of security agencies in the state and members of the State’s Executive Council in attendance.

The Voice Media Trust (VMT NEWS) reports that the meeting focused on reviewing Plateau’s security situation in the last few days and developing proactive strategies to prevent further breaches to sustainable peace in the state.

Speaking after the meeting, the Commissioner of Police (CP) in the state, Bassey Ewah, said the session provided an opportunity to assess recent developments and outline a clear direction for coordinated security operations.

“His Excellency summoned this meeting to review the past week and enable us plan effectively for the days ahead.

“The curfew has now been adjusted to run from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and we have been directed to ensure strict compliance.

“All other existing restrictions remain in force, including the ban on commercial motorcycle operations and the regulation of tricycle movements. Security agencies are fully committed to maintaining law and order.

“Anyone arrested for violating the curfew will be prosecuted. Laws are meant to be obeyed; if you break them, you must face the consequences,” he said.

While addressing concerns circulating on social media over alleged protests by some residents in the state, Ewah dismissed the claims, emphasising that the situation was calm.

“All decisions are aimed at ensuring peace, so to the best of my knowledge, there have been no protests and no breakdown of law and order,” he added.

The CP urged residents to support ongoing security efforts by complying with directives, stressing that unity among security agencies remained strong.

“We operate as one team, and I assure citizens that we will continue to work tirelessly to ensure peace,” he said.

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Speaking at the meeting, Mr Hamisu Anani, Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Plateau, described the meeting as critical in addressing recurring security challenges, particularly within the Jos metropolis.

Anani disclosed that local government councils were adopting tailored strategies to respond to security threats based on their unique circumstances.

“Each local government will develop strategies based on its peculiarities, we are working closely with security chiefs, reviewing reports from the field, and strengthening collaboration to effectively tackle insecurity across the state,” the ALGON scribe said.