Plateau imposes curfew on Barkin Ladi, Bokkos, Mangu

By Golok Nanmwa, Jos
JOS — Plateau State Government has imposed an immediate dusk-to-dawn curfew on Barkin Ladi, Bokkos and Mangu Local Government Areas following emerging security threats in the affected areas.
The curfew, which took effect on Monday, September 21, 2026, restricts movement between 6pm and 6am until further notice.
The state Commissioner for Information and Communication, Rt. Hon. Joyce Lohya Ramnap, announced the directive in a statement on Monday, saying the measure was aimed at maintaining public order, protecting lives and preventing a breakdown of law and order.
Ramnap said the administration of Governor Caleb Mutfwang took the decision to allow security agen...