Plateau govt imposes dusk-to-dawn curfew on three LGAs amid security concerns

The Plateau State Government has imposed an immediate dusk-to-dawn curfew on Barkin Ladi, Bokkos and Mangu Local Government Areas following emerging security concerns in the areas.

The curfew, which took effect on Monday, September 21, 2026, restricts movement between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. until further notice.

The Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joyce Lohya Ramnap, announced the directive in a statement issued on Monday.

She said the measure was introduced to enable security agencies to stabilise the affected areas, protect lives and prevent a breakdown of law and order.

Residents in the three local government areas were directed to comply with the restriction and plan their commercial, agricultural and other activities around the curfew hours.

Security operatives have also been directed to enforce the curfew across the affected areas.

The state government further banned the use of motorcycles in the three local government areas with immediate effect.

The government assured residents that security personnel deployed to enforce the measures would operate professionally.

The directive comes amid security incidents reported in parts of Plateau State, particularly in Barkin Ladi, Bokkos and Mangu.