Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has convened an expanded State Security Council meeting involving heads of security agencies and chairmen of the 17 local government areas, as part of renewed efforts to reinforce peaceful co-existence and strengthen security across Plateau State.
The high-level meeting, held at the Government House in Jos on Wednesday, reviewed the security situation over the past week and outlined proactive measures to prevent further breaches and ensure sustainable peace.
Briefing journalists after the session, Plateau State Commissioner of Police, Bassey S. Ewah, said the meeting provided a platform for critical assessment and strategic planning for coordinated security operations.
He disclosed that the curfew in affected areas has been adjusted to run from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with strict enforcement ordered by the state government.
According to him, existing restrictions, including the ban on commercial motorcycle operations and the regulation of tricycle movements, remain in force.
Ewah warned that violators of the curfew would be prosecuted, stressing that compliance with the law is non-negotiable.
He also dismissed reports of protests circulating on social media, maintaining that the situation in the state remains calm and under control.
“The government is not siding with any faith. All actions are geared towards ensuring peace. To the best of my knowledge, there have been no protests or breakdown of law and order,” he stated.
He urged residents to support ongoing efforts by adhering strictly to security directives, assuring that all agencies are working in unity to safeguard lives and property.
Also speaking, the Plateau State Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Hamisu Mohammed Anani, described the meeting as timely and crucial in addressing recurring security challenges, particularly in the Jos metropolis.
Anani said local government councils are developing tailored strategies based on their peculiar security realities, noting that collaboration with security agencies is being strengthened to tackle threats effectively.
“Each local government will adopt measures suited to its peculiarities.
“We are working closely with security chiefs, reviewing field reports, and enhancing coordination to address insecurity across the state,” he said.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Governor Ngo Josephine Piyo; the Special Adviser on Security and Commander of Operation Rainbow, Gagji Shipi; and the Gbong Gwom Jos and Chairman of the Plateau State Council of Chiefs and Emirs, Jacob Gyang Buba, among other top government officials.
