Plateau govt imposes dusk-to-dawn curfew on three LGAs amid security concerns

The Plateau State Government has imposed an immediate dusk-to-dawn curfew on Barkin Ladi, Bokkos and Mangu Local Government Areas following emerging security concerns in the areas.
The curfew, which took effect on Monday, September 21, 2026, restricts movement between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. until further notice.
The Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joyce Lohya Ramnap, announced the directive in a statement issued on Monday.
She said the measure was introduced to enable security agencies to stabilise the affected areas, protect lives and prevent a breakdown of law and order.
Residents in the three local government areas were directed to comply with the restriction a...