From Christiana Gokyo, Jos
As the Plateau State Government imposed 24 24-hour curfew following the actions of unscrupulous elements amidst the peaceful protest in the State, the state Police Command has warned Plateau residents to comply with the curfew as anyone found violating the directive will be arrested and prosecuted by the extant laws of the land.
The Plateau State Commissioner of Police Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina disclosed this in a statement signed by the Police Public Relation Officer (PPRO)DSP Alfred Alabo said, their message to the miscreants and mischief makers is simple, leave Plateau State or be ready to face the full weight of the law as we are all out for you!
the Plateau State Police Command has robustly made deployments to various areas within Jos metropolis and Bukuru to prevent further breakdown of law and order.
According to him, an Intelligence report at their office’s disposal suggests that hoodlums are planning to cause mayhem in the State and it is glaring that the miscreants are on the verge of hijacking the peaceful protest to massively loot shops within the commercial nerve of the State.
While assuring that, the Plateau State Police Command is poised to maintain peace in the State and will not allow any person or group of individuals to plunge the State into unruly turmoil.
According to him, it is their constitutional responsibility to protect lives and property and ensure the public safety of the citizens, we are fully committed to ensuring that criminals do not execute their evil plans.
Meanwhile, Members of the publiadviseddvise to use the number provided to report any suspicious activities.
