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Africa

Plateau governor orders dusk-to-dawn curfew in three LGAs

Source: Punch Nigeria · 21 Sep 2026, 19:49 UTC
Plateau governor orders dusk-to-dawn curfew in three LGAs
Image: Punch Nigeria · original report

Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in Barkin-Ladi, Bokkos and Mangu local government areas after renewed killings, Punch Nigeria reported. The available material does not state the curfew’s start date, duration, enforcement arrangements or the number of people killed.

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in three local government areas following renewed killings, Punch Nigeria reported. The affected areas are Barkin-Ladi, Bokkos and Mangu. The order restricts movement in the three local government areas from dusk until dawn.

The supplied report did not provide details of the killings, including when they occurred, how many people died or who was responsible. It also did not describe any injuries, property damage or displacement. No information was provided about how long the curfew will remain in force or which security agencies will enforce it.

The available material also did not include a statement from residents, local officials or security authorities.

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