Tension Over Killing Of Ondo-Bound Travellers In Jos As Governor Imposes Curfew

Posted by African Examiner Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria, News From The State Monday, August 16th, 2021

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – There was tension in Plateau State yesterday, following the killing of 23 persons on Rukuba Road in Jos North Local Government Area on Saturday.

Governor Simon Lalong, in a broadcast, announced a curfew in three local government areas.

He said 23 people were killed; 23 injured, 26 rescued unhurt and 20 suspects arrested.

The University of Jos (UNIJOS) announced the postponement of its examinations.

Governors, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and the Miyetti Allah condemned the killings.

The highest Islamic body in the North, Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) and the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) said those behind the attack must not go unpunished.

Lalong said: “In order to avoid further deterioration of the situation and to protect lives and properties of citizens, I have directed the imposition of curfew on Jos North, Bassa and Jos South local governments commencing 6 pm to 6 am from 14th August 2021.

The curfew shall remain in place subject to further review by the State Security Council.”

The governor, in a statement by his spokesman, Dr. Makut Simon Macham, added: “From 2 pm of today (yesterday), a 24-hour curfew will come into effect in Jos North Local Government Area.

“The governor, therefore, urges citizens to abide by the curfew and remain indoors to allow security agencies maintain law and order and deal with those bent on causing chaos.”