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Gov. Mutfwang, security chiefs meet over killings in Plateau
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has convened a security council meeting as part of efforts to strengthen peaceful co-existence and security across the state.
The closed-door meeting, which held on Wednesday in Jos, had all heads of security agencies in the state and members of the State Executive Council in attendance.
The meeting focused on reviewing Plateau’s security situation over the last few days and developing proactive strategies to prevent further breaches to sustainable peace in the state.
Speaking after the meeting, the Commissioner of Police (CP) in the state, Bassey Ewah, said the session provided an opportunity to assess recent developments and outline a clear direction for coordinated security operations.
“His Excellency summoned this meeting to review the past week and enable us plan effectively for the days ahead.
“The curfew has now been adjusted to run from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and we have been directed to ensure strict compliance.
“All other existing restrictions remain in force, including the ban on commercial motorcycle operations and the regulation of tricycle movements. Security agencies are fully committed to maintaining law and order.
“Anyone arrested for violating the curfew will be prosecuted. Laws are meant to be obeyed; if you break them, you must face the consequences,” he said.
While addressing concerns circulating on social media over alleged protests by some residents in the state, Mr Ewah dismissed the claims, emphasising that the situation was calm.
“All decisions are aimed at ensuring peace, so to the best of my knowledge, there have been no protests and no breakdown of law and order,” he added.
The CP urged residents to support ongoing security efforts by complying with directives, stressing that unity among security agencies remains strong.
“We operate as one team, and I assure citizens that we will continue to work tirelessly to ensure peace,” he said.
Speaking at the meeting, Hamisu Anani, chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Plateau, described the meeting as critical in addressing recurring security challenges, particularly within the Jos metropolis.
Mr Anani disclosed that local government councils were adopting tailored strategies to respond to security threats based on their unique circumstances.
“Each local government will develop strategies based on its peculiarities. We are working closely with security chiefs, reviewing reports from the field, and strengthening collaboration to effectively tackle insecurity across the state,” the ALGON scribe said.
(NAN)
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted rainy and sunny weather nationwide from Monday to Wednesday.
NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday predicted sunny skies over the northern region on Monday morning, with a chance of thunderstorms.
NiMet anticipated moderate rains over parts of Taraba and Adamawa.
According to the agency, isolated thunderstorms with moderate rainfall are possible over parts of Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna, Adamawa, and Taraba during the afternoon or evening hours.
For the North-Central region, a cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine is anticipated during the morning hours, with a chance of isolated thunderstorms and moderate rainfall over Niger, Kogi, Kwara, and the FCT.
There is a risk of thunderstorms with moderate rainfall over parts of the Plateau, Kwara, Kogi, Benue, Niger, Nasarawa, and the Federal Capital Territory later in the day.
NiMet envisaged a cloudy atmosphere over the southern region during the morning hours, with a chance of isolated thunderstorms and moderate rainfall over parts of Abia, Enugu, Edo, Rivers, Bayelsa, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom.
The agency predicted isolated thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains over parts of Oyo, Ebonyi, Enugu, Abia, Osun, Ekiti, Anambra, Ondo, Ogun, Edo, Imo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Lagos, Cross River and Akwa Ibom later in the day.
NiMet forecasted sunny skies over the northern region during the morning hours on Tuesday.
According to the agency, there is a possibility of thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rainfall over parts of Kaduna, Adamawa and Taraba during the afternoon and evening hours.
The agency predicted a cloudy atmosphere in the North-Central region, with intervals of sunshine in the morning.
There is a risk of thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rainfall over parts of Benue, the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi, Nasarawa, and Plateau during the afternoon or evening hours.
For the southern region, a cloudy atmosphere is anticipated during the morning hours, with a chance of isolated thunderstorms and light rains over parts of Enugu, Imo, Rivers, Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom.
There is a possibility of isolated thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rainfall over parts of Bayelsa, Rivers, Delta, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom States during the afternoon or evening hours.
NiMet predicted sunny skies over the northern region during the morning hours on Wednesday. It anticipated thunderstorms, with or without rain, over parts of Borno, Gombe, Taraba, and Adamawa.
The agency predicted isolated thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains over parts of Kaduna, Gombe, Bauchi, Taraba and Adamawa later in the day.
NiMet predicted a cloudy atmosphere in the North-Central region, with intervals of sunshine anticipated during the morning hours.
There is a possibility of isolated thunderstorms with moderate rainfall over parts of Plateau, Nasarawa, Kogi, Niger, Benue, and the Federal Capital Territory during the afternoon or evening hours.
For the southern region, a cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine is anticipated during the morning hours.
Later in the day, thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over the entire southern region.
NiMet urged the public to take adequate precautions and ensure that loose objects are secured to prevent collisions, as strong winds may precede rainfall in areas where thunderstorms are likely.
(NAN)
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