Taraba attack: No curfew was imposed- Gov Ishaku
- Taraba govt denies curfew report.
- Thanks security agencies for swift intervention
Taraba state government has denied reports that have merged from some quarters that had imposed a curfew on Jalingo, the state capital and adjoining communities of Ardo Kola local government area of the state.
It could be recalled that suspected herdsmen attacked the area os Sunday Night, leaving one person dead and several houses burnt.
The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Ishaku on Media and Publicity, Bala Dan Abu, in a statement said normalcy has been restored as the security situation no longer requires the imposition of a curfew with the presence of heavy security surveillance will commence every night.
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While acknowledging that the deployment of security to the affected areas brought the situation under control within a short time, he said no formal curfew has been imposed on the affected areas as being speculated because the security situation no longer makes it necessary to do so.
“Taraba State government has further strengthened security presence in communities around Jalingo where herdsmen militia unleashed terror on innocent people on Sunday and wishes to advise the people not to stay out late at night, during which period there will be heavy security surveillance and patrol in the affected areas.” part of the statement said.
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The state government expressed its appreciation to the security agencies for containing the situation and urged them to remain vigilant to prevent further attacks.
The government also advised citizens of the state to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies in their bid to ensure lasting peace.
It was reported in some media outfit (not iDONSABI) that the state government had imposed a fourteen-hour curfew on Jalingo, the state capital following renewed attacks.
