{"id":84781,"date":"2021-08-15T11:22:55","date_gmt":"2021-08-15T10:22:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=84781"},"modified":"2021-08-15T11:22:55","modified_gmt":"2021-08-15T10:22:55","slug":"lalong-imposes-curfew-in-three-lgs-as-gunmen-kill-23-in-plateau","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/exclusive\/lalong-imposes-curfew-in-three-lgs-as-gunmen-kill-23-in-plateau\/","title":{"rendered":"Lalong imposes curfew in three LGs as gunmen kill 23 in Plateau"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"Us\">\n<div class=\"Js\">\n<div class=\"Ls\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has imposed curfew in Jos North Bassa and Jos South Local Government Areas.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"cv_\" class=\" pf  \">\n<div class=\"rf\">\n<div class=\"jf\">\n<div class=\"eh\">\n<div class=\"Rh\">\n<div class=\"ig\" data-onclick=\"cvmsgcontainercl+22\">\n<div id=\"cvcmsg_17b48f8fd19e029d\" class=\"Rf\">\n<div id=\"cvcfullmsg_17b48f8fd19e029d\" class=\"og\">\n<div id=\"cvcmsgbod_17b48f8fd19e029d\" class=\"th\">\n<div class=\"gh\">\n<div class=\"Gg Ig \" dir=\"ltr\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\nThe governor said he took the decision following the killing of 23 persons in Rukuba Road on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>Lalong took the decision in a statement personally signed by him issued on Saturday night titled: \u201cImposition of curfew on Jos North, Bassa and Jos South\u201d obtained by our Correspondent in Abuja.<\/p>\n<p>He said, \u201cSequel to the unfortunate breach of peace along Rukuba road, Jos North LGA on August 14 2021, where a convoy of commuters was attacked leading to killing of innocent persons, I have received briefings on the situation from the relevant heads of security agencies.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe reports indicate that 23 of those attacked lost their lives while 23 persons sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment. 26 others were rescued unhurt. So far, 20 suspects have been arrested and the security agencies are conducting investigations to get to the bottom of the matter.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHaving reviewed the reports and monitored the unfolding scenario, government is concerned about the persisting tensions and reported attempts by some persons to take the laws into their hands by threatening to attack individuals and private facilities, as well as public property.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn order to avoid further deterioration of the situation and to protect lives and properties of citizens, I have directed the imposition of curfew on Jos North, Bassa and Jos South Local Governments commencing 6pm to 6am from August 14 2021.<\/p><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n\u201cThe curfew shall remain in place subject to further review by the State Security Council.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAll citizens are therefore directed to abide by the directive to enable security personnel maintain law and order in the affected areas and deal with those attempting to foment trouble by taking advantage of the situation to perpetrate crime.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe government will continue to monitor the unfolding situation and take further necessary measures to ensure the safety of lives and properties.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile I deeply sympathize with the families of those who lost their loved ones, and those injured in the unfortunate event, I call for calm and appeal to our citizens to avoid any action or utterances that will further inflame the situation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is purely a criminal conduct and should not be given any ethnic or religious colouration.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLet us continue to be vigilant and be security conscious and do everything possible to sustain peace and security of the State. 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