BREAKING: Pandemonium in Jos as Police teargas sacked PDP lawmakers, Mutfwang imposes 24-hour curfew on Mangu

Pointblanknews.com had earlier reported that following the vow by the sacked Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members of the Plateau State House of Assembly to resume plenary today despite their sack by the Appeal Court, the Police Command beefed up security at the Assembly complex in Jos, the state capital.

Armed policemen were deployed to the Old Government House Jos venue of the sitting as early as 5am.

The ousted 16 PDP legislators are relying on the Supreme Court judgment that overturned the decision of the lower court and reinstated Governor Caleb Mutfwang as the duly elected governor of the state.

Addressing reporters in Jos on Monday, January 22, the PDP members cautioned the All Progressives Congress (APC) against approaching the House of Assembly, citing the Supreme Court’s pronouncement, which nullified the Court of Appeal’s judgment that led to their dismissal.

Meanwhile, Governor Caleb Mutfwang, on Tuesday, declared a 24-hour curfew on Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State due to the deteriorating security situation in the area.

Gyang Bere, the Governor’s spokesperson, in a statement explained that the move was to prevent breakdown of law and order in the local government following discussions with security agencies.

He urged residents to observe the sit-at-home directive while only those who must travel inside the local government area for urgent needs are permitted to do so.

The Governor bemoaned the fact that in spite of government attempts to curtail terror elements’ activities, certain persons remain determined to sow seeds of fear throughout the state.