Plateau Commissioner of Information Urges Religious Leaders to Prevent Lawlessness
By Yakubu Busari
Following the easing of the 48-hour curfew by the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Commissioner of Information and Communication, Rt. Hon. Joyce Lohya Ramnap, has called on all parents and traditional or religious leaders to advise their children, wards, congregants, and followers against taking the law into their own hands.
She made this statement on Wednesday at Angwan Rukuba, after recent disturbances in Jos North Local Government Area.
Ramnap emphasized the importance of adhering to the curfew restrictions, citing Governor Mutfwang’s directive for security agencies to ensure full enforcement of the law.
She noted, “Early Wednesday morning, a dispute between youths in Nasarawa Gwong community caused minor tensions in Jos North. Unfortunately, some troublemakers exploited this situation to incite fear among traders and students within the university community. However, the government, in collaboration with security agencies, responded swiftly to restore calm and arrest the situation.”
Ramnap warned criminal elements against using such incidents to foment violence across the state and declared that the government will not tolerate lawless behavior.
She urged citizens to report any suspicious activities, noting that security personnel have been deployed in affected areas to prevent reprisals.
“The peace on the Plateau must be protected,” she concluded.
