Protests: Plateau governor convenes state security council meeting

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has convened a state security council meeting to assess and review the current security situation in the state.

In a release signed by Gyang Bere, spokesperson for Governor Mutfwang, the meeting was convened in an effort to prevent the loss of lives and destruction of property by miscreants aiming to hijack the nationwide protests.

The meeting, led by Governor Mutfwang, had in attendance all heads of security agencies in the state, Deputy Governor Hon. Josephine Piyo, Secretary to the Government of the State Arc. Samuel Jatau, and Chief of Staff, Hon. Jeremiah Satmark.

Others in attendance were the Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba, and the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Philemon Daffi.

Governor Mutfwang stated that the meeting was aimed at evaluating the current security situation and protecting lives and property from the actions of miscreants.

It was announced in the meeting that the curfew declared on Sunday remains in place until there is an improvement in the security situation. Essential duty workers are, however, exempted from the curfew.

The State Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Adesina, who briefed journalists after the meeting, urged residents to strictly adhere to the curfew earlier declared by the State Government on Jos and Bukuru Metropolis.

Adesina revealed that 14 individuals had been arrested for violating the curfew.

He said, “The nationwide protest had been peaceful in the state until some miscreants hijacked it on Sunday and began looting public and private assets. Our resolution at the meeting is to fully and vigorously enforce the curfew. Anyone caught violating it will be prosecuted.”

Special Adviser on Security and Coordinator of Operation Rainbow, Brig.-Gen. Gakji Shipi (rtd), appealed to residents to eschew violence and give peace a chance.

Shipi said the government is doing everything possible to ensure the Plateau is peaceful, but the bad eggs among them are determined to tarnish their good image.

He added, “We appeal to all citizens to avoid all forms of violence and seek peaceful means of addressing their concerns.”