From Jude Dangwam, Jos

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has disclosed that the 24 hours curfew imposed on Jos Bukuru Metropolis will soon be reviewed after a security report from various security agencies in the state.He said his administration will not tolerate actions that disrupt the hard earned peace and security of the state and caution individuals and groups planning to cause unrest to reconsider their actions.

Mutfwang stated this in his state broadcast on Tuesday over the ongoing#EndBadGovernance protest in the state where he commended the peaceful disposition of the genuine protesters in redeeming the pride of Plateau state. He noted that security agencies are on high alert to address further threats pursued by criminal elements who have hijacked the peaceful protest Plateau has been celebrated for with breaking of shops and looting properties of innocent citizens of the state.”I have never been more proud than now for the privilege of being your leader. Since the commencement of your constitutionally guaranteed right of protest, you have demonstrated to the admiration of other Nigerians and even the international community, that the glorious days of the beautiful and peaceful Plateau are back!”I assure you I have heard you clearly, and we are in this together. I, therefore, appeal to you to stay further protests so we can dialogue with your leaders to add value to our thinking and plans for poverty alleviation since we do not possess a monopoly of wisdom.”As soon as the protests are over, we shall meet with the leaders of the youth groups across the state for further dialogue. And to all Plateau citizens, I appeal for continued patience, peace, and lawfulness while the government addresses your concerns. Let us remain united in our efforts to build a prosperous and secure state.”Our administration will not tolerate actions that disrupt our peace and security. I urge all individuals and groups planning to cause unrest to reconsider their actions. The security agencies are on high alert to address any such threats decisively.” The Governor re-echoedMutfwang explained that the current realities are things that cannot be magically fixed, hence the need for citizens to be patient for a short while as his administration continues the onslaught against poverty and its attendant consequences.”We cannot deceive ourselves into thinking there are quick fixes; we cannot deny that the period between 2015 to 2023 was the season of the locusts. Years, in which we were stripped of our dignity as a nation, going from the biggest economy in Africa to becoming the poverty capital of the world!”Even at the state level, we inherited a distressing state of affairs about 400 billion Naira in debt without tangible evidence of progress in any sector. From the moment you trusted us to lift our state out of poverty; we knew it would not be easy. While we have taken measures to create a peaceful and prosperous Plateau, we must admit there is still much to be done.” Mutfwang stated.He urged citizens to note that the more they continued with the protests, the more the likelihood of being hijacked by sponsored criminals and hoodlums like they began to notice from Sunday evening.”Based on the intelligence at our disposal, we know the lawful protests have been infiltrated by criminals who were waiting for an opportunity to loot shops, attack and rob innocent citizens of their hard-earned belongings. We even saw the display of foreign flags by some of these criminally minded intruders.”So as a responsible government, we had to take proactive steps to prevent further acts of criminality; thus, the 24-hour curfew we imposed on Jos-Bukuru metropolis starting from Sunday midnight.”Credible sources have revealed that because of the peace that Plateau is enjoying, merchants of violence invited hoodlums from neighbouring states to disrupt the peace in Jos.” He hintedThe Governor maintained that the resistance by hoodlums in some parts of the Jos North area from Monday morning till late afternoon proves that the action of imposing the curfew was justified.He however noted, “I also extend my gratitude to those observing the curfew and assure you that it will be reviewed as soon as the security situation permits. Let me also specially thank the security agencies for their dedication, professionalism and emotional intelligence in handling the situation.” Mutfwang posited.