Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has again relaxed the 24-hour curfew earlier imposed on Jos-Bukuru metropolis.
The Governor who ordered the relaxation of the curfew, said there would now be free movement between 10:00am and 6:00pm effective Saturday.
This was contained in a press statement issued by the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor, Mr Gyang Bere, on Friday in Jos the State Capital.
The State government last Sunday midnight, imposed a 24-hour curfew on the Jos-Bukuru metropolis following looting of public and private properties by some hoodlums in Jos North Local Government Area of the state.
The hoodlums took advantage of the nationwide end bad governance” protest to perpetrate the criminal acts.
The Governor said, ”In light of the improved security situation in the Jos-Bukuru metropolis, the Plateau Government has further relaxed the curfew, effective Saturday, August 10th, 2024.
”Residents are now permitted to move freely for their lawful activities between 10:00am and 6:00pm daily until further notice.
”The adjustment is to allow law-abiding citizens to continue with their economic activities while maintaining public order”, he explained.