Curfew Declared In 3 Local Government With Over 100 People Feared Dead As Gunmen Take Over Villages In Plateau State (Photos)

The Plateau State Government has imposed a dusk to down curfew in three local government areas of the state, following escalation of the Barkin Ladi violence to Jos South Local Government Area.

A statement by the Secretary to the Plateau State Government, Rufus Bature, said the curfew is to prevent further loss of lives.

“The Plateau State government has imposed curfew in Riyom, Barkin Ladi and Jos South to avert a breakdown of law and order. Movement is restricted from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., except those on essential duties” Bature stated.

People protesting the killings in Barkin Ladi this afternoon, barricaded the Bukuru, Jos express way, smashing vehicles and injuring road users.