In an effort to strengthen peace and stability throughout the state, Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang called an extended meeting of the State Security Council, which included chairmen of the 17 local government areas and chiefs of security agencies.
The conference, which took place at Government House in Jos, examined the security situation during the previous week and looked at proactive ways to stop future breaches while combining continuing peacebuilding efforts.
Commissioner of Police Bassey S. Ewah briefed reporters following the meeting, stating that it gave security chiefs a chance to evaluate recent events and devise a concerted strategy for upholding law and order.
He claims that the state government has changed the current movement curfew in Jos North Local Government Area to run from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., with security personnel being instructed to enforce it strictly.
“His Excellency called this meeting to review the past week and enable us to plan effectively for the days ahead,” said Ewah. We have been instructed to enforce strict adherence to the curfew, which has been modified with limitations from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
He emphasized that security agents are totally dedicated to maintaining peace and order by stating that limitations on commercial motorcycle operations and controlled tricycle movements remained in place.
Regarding enforcement, the chief of police issued a warning that those who disobey the curfew will be prosecuted.
“Those who are detained for breaking the curfew will face legal action. He said, “Laws are meant to be obeyed; if you break them, you must face the consequences.”
Ewah denied stories of purported protests that were making the rounds on social media, stating that everything in the state is still peaceful.
“The government is not siding with any faith,” he declared. Every choice is made with the goal of maintaining peace. To the best of my knowledge, neither protests nor a breakdown of law and order have occurred.
He emphasized that interagency cooperation was still strong and urged locals to assist security agencies.
He continued, “We work as one team, and I assure citizens that we will continue to work tirelessly to ensure peace.”
The conference, according to Hamisu Anani, chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Plateau State, is essential for resolving persistent security issues, especially in the Jos capital.
According to Anani, local government councils were using customized strategies to deal with threats because of their particular situations.
“Every local government will develop strategies based on its peculiarities,” he said. To successfully combat insecurity throughout the state, we are closely collaborating with security chiefs, examining field reports, and enhancing teamwork.
Deputy Governor Ngo Josephine Piyo, General Gagji Shipi, Special Advisor on Security and Commander of Operation Rainbow, Gbong Gwom Jos, and His Majesty Da Jacob Gyang Buba, Chairman of the Plateau State Council of Chiefs and Emirs, were present at the meeting.
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