The visit is aimed at assessing the security situation and demonstrating support for victims and affected communities in the aftermath of the violence.

The attack, which sparked widespread outrage and heightened tension, prompted authorities to tighten security measures, including the temporary imposition of a curfew.

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The attack occurred in Yelwa Zangam area of the state, Daily Dates Nigeria reports.

Director of Press and Public Affairs to Governor Simon Lalong, Dr Makut Macham made this announcement in a statement on Wednesday.

According to the Governor, the 24-hour curfew will come into effect from 4 pm on August 25 until further notice.

The statement read, “The proactive decision became necessary following imminent threat to lives and properties within the local government area and the need to forestall the breakdown of law and order.

“It will also enable security agencies deploy appropriately to maintain security as the search for the attackers of the villagers continues.

“The governor has appealed to the citizens of Jos North to cooperate with the government by abiding to the 24-hour curfew commencing 4 pm, 25th August 2021, as security agencies have been mandated to ensure that those who violate the curfew are arrested.”

Governor Lalong further stated that the 6 pm to 6 am curfew in Jos South and Bassa LGAs remains in place until further notice.

Essentials workers such as health personnel, journalists, fire service and paramilitary and others, have, however, been exempted from the curfew.

They are, therefore, advised to provide their means of identification at all times.

The statement further read, “The Governor is calling for calm as he is seriously grieved by the attacks.

“He again sympathises with the victims but wants them to show restraint and allow the government to handle the matter to disallow hoodlums from taking advantage of the unfortunate situation to cause mayhem and destruction in the state.”

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On 14th August, 2021, 22 travellers, mainly Muslims, Ondo indigenes passing through Jos were reportedly killed along Rukuba road in Jos north LGA, Plateau state.

The Muslims were on their way to Ondo state after attending the annual zikr prayer in Bauchi, when they were attacked, Daily Dates Nigeria reports.

The apology is contained in a statement by the governor’s director of press and public affairs, Makut Macham.

Lalong apologised for the attack through his deputy, Sonny Tyoden, who led a delegation from the state to Ondo for a condolence visit, and to formally deliver the survivors of the unfortunate attacks.

Macham quoted Tyoden to have said the visit was to convey the condolences and apologies of the government and people of Plateau to their families as well as the entire people of Ondo state.

“We pray for forgiveness on behalf of those who did it. Arrests have been made, and as of now, we have 25 people under arrest. I can assure you, investigation will go on.

“I can assure you that due process will be followed. The law will take its course and they will pay for what they have done.” he said.

Tyoden said Lalong has been distressed by the incident, which is an attempt to jeopardise the substantial peace restored in the last six years since his assumption of office in the state.

He also assured that the state government was committed to protecting lives and properties of all Nigerians, saying that the culprits involved will be brought to book as many arrests have been made.

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Students of University of Jos are writing their second semester examination for the 2019/2020 academic session.

Daily Dates Nigeria recalls that the Governor of Plateau state, North Central Nigeria, Simon Lalong had imposed a 24 hour curfew in Jos North LGA where 22 Muslims were killed on Saturday.

The curfew is coming scarcely 24-hours after the imposition of a dusk to dawn curfew in Jos North, Bassa and Jos South LGAs.

Lalong said his decision was necessitated by security reports, “which indicate rising threats to the safety of lives and properties within the Local Government”.

The Deputy Registrar, Information and Publications of the university, Abdullahi Abdullahi announced this in a statement.

Abdullahi explained that the examinations, slated for Aug. 16 to Aug. 21, have been suspended till further notice.

“Following the unfortunate security breach that occurred in some parts of Jos which has made government to impose a 24-hour curfew in Jos North, Management of the University of Jos has approved the suspension of the ongoing second semester examinations for the 2019/2020 Academic Session.

“Consequently, all examinations earlier scheduled to hold between Monday August 16 and Saturday August 21, have been suspended until further notice.

“All students of the university residing in the various hostels are hereby strongly advised to remain within their hostels of residence and avoid unnecessary movements.

“Management is working in collaboration with the security agencies and the government, to ensure that the safety of lives and properties of members of the university community, particularly students, are adequately protected.

“Similarly, students that are resident outside the campus, and members of staff, are also advised to remain at home while the 24-hour curfew remains in effect,” The statement read.

Abdullahi thanked the state government and security agencies for ensuring the safety of students and staff of the university at all times

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