Isiyaku Ahmed
Plateau State Government has declared an immediate, dusk-to-dawn curfew across Barkin Ladi, Bokkos, and Mangu Local Government Areas (LGAs) to maintain public order and curb emerging security threats in the region.
The restriction of movement takes effect Monday, 21 September 2026.
Citizens in the affected council areas are barred from public spaces between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM daily until further notice.
According to an official statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Rt. Hon. Joyce Lohya Ramnap, the “Time is Now” Administration led by Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang took the decisive measure to allow law enforcement agencies to stabilize the area, protect lives, and prevent a total breakdown of law and order within local communities.
“All residents of affected Local Government Areas are expected to fully comply with the government’s directive for their own safety.
“Citizens are advised to plan their daily commercial, agricultural, and personal activities strictly around the restriction hours to avoid unnecessary hardship or friction during the quiet hours,” the statement read.
In tandem with the curfew, the government has imposed an immediate, total ban on the use of motorcycles throughout the three jurisdictions. Security operatives have been fully briefed to strictly enforce both directives.
While urging compliance, the State Government reassured law-abiding citizens that security personnel will maintain the highest levels of professionalism while restoring peace to the troubled local government areas.
