Police restricts movement in 5 Plateau LGAs

The Plateau State Police Command has restricted movement in five local government areas of the state ahead of Christmas and New Year celebrations.

The state’s Commissioner of Police, Mr. Emmanuel Adesina confirmed this to journalists on Monday in Jos.

He said the restriction would be in place between 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., from December 23 to January 3, 2025.

He listed the affected LGAs as Barkin Ladi, Bassa, Mangu, Riyom, and Bokkos.

The CP said: “After due consultation with critical stakeholders, the command has put a restriction on night grazing by herders, night farming, night operation of drinking joints, mining activities at night, and operation of commercial motorcycles.

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“This will run between December 23 and January 3, 2025.

“We have also banned the operation of commercial tricycles, also known as Keke Napep, within the Jos Bukuru metropolis on December 25, December 26, and January 1, 2025.”

Adesina said the command had also deployed its personnel to the 17 LGAs of the state, to ensure hitch-free festivities.

He urged residents of the state to be security conscious and to report any suspicious movement to the security agencies.

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