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Nigerian Government Says Plateau Security Under Control
Authorities said troops and police were deployed quickly after the attack, while a 48-hour curfew was imposed to stabilize the area.
- On Tuesday, Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris assured Nigerians that the security situation in Plateau State is "under control" following a deadly attack in the Angwan Rukuba community in Jos North.
- Plateau State Government imposed a 48-hour curfew in Jos North to stabilize the area, with Idris stating, "The curfew was necessary to stabilise the security environment and support ongoing operations."
- Troops under Operation Enduring Peace were rapidly deployed to the scene, where military forces cordoned off access routes and launched "intelligence-led missions" to track those responsible for the violence.
- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu held a high-level meeting with security chiefs to review the situation, while the administration invited Governor Caleb Mutfwang for consultations toward coordinated peace efforts.
- The federal government reiterated its commitment to justice, declaring, "There will be no safe haven for criminal elements anywhere in Nigeria" as it addresses the Angwan Rukuba incident as a criminal act.
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Nigerian Government Says Plateau Security Under Control
"The Federal Government expresses deep concern over the tragic attack in Angwan Rukuba... Let me reassure all Nigerians that the security situation in Plateau State is under control and is being actively managed," Mr Idris said.
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The Federal Government has reiterated its resolve to protect lives and property across the country, declaring that Nigeria will not bow to criminal elements or acts of violence as it moves to restore lasting peace in the Plateau. The Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known on Tuesday, during a press briefing in Abuja, while addressing the security situation in Plateau State following the recen…
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