By Christiana Gokyo, Jos
The Plateau State Government has declared an immediate dusk-to-dawn curfew across Barkin Ladi, Bokkos, and Mangu Local Government Areas to maintain public order and curb emerging security threats in the region.
Effective today, Monday, September 21, 2026, the restriction of movement will be from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM until further notice, according to a statement signed by Rt. Hon. Joyce Lohya Ramnap, Hon. Commissioner for Information and Communication, Plateau State.
The “Time Is Now” administration, led by His Excellency Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, Esq., has taken the measure to allow law enforcement agencies to stabilise the area, protect lives, and prevent any breakdown of law and order within local communities.
Therefore, all residents of the 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 restricted hours to avoid unnecessary hardship or friction during the curfew period.
So far, security operatives have been directed to strictly enforce the curfew and the ban on the use of motorcycles with immediate effect throughout the affected jurisdictions, while reassuring law-abiding citizens that security personnel will operate with professionalism.
