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The Plateau State Government has imposed a dusk to down curfew in three local government areas of the state, following the spread of the violence that rocked Barkin Ladi to Jos South Local Government Area.
More than 100 people were reportedly killed after gunmen attacked and took over villages in Barkin Ladi on Saturday night. The gun men invaded Exland, Gindin Akwati, Ruku, Nghar, Kura Falls and Kakuruk all in Gashish district as well as Rakok, Kok and Razat villages all in Ropp district of the local government area.
A statement by the Secretary to the Plateau State Government, Rufus Bature, read: “The Plateau State government has imposed curfew in Riyom, Barkin Ladi and Jos South to avert a breakdown of law and order. Movement is restricted from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., except those on essential duties”
People protesting the killings in Barkin Ladi this afternoon, barricaded the Bukuru-Jos expressway, smashing vehicles and injuring road users.
According to reports, over 200 people are currently receiving treatments in various hospitals in the state.