Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau confirmed this in a statement by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr Gyang Bere, on Thursday in Jos.

Mutfwang said that Useni, who also represented Plateau South Senatorial District between 2015 and 2019, died at the age of 82.

The governor also confirmed that the former FCT minister under Gen. Sani Abacha’s government, died on Thursday after a protracted illness.

Mutfwang, who described Useni’s demise as a huge loss to Plateau, urged his immediate family and residents of the state in general to take solace in God.

“On behalf of my family, the government, and the peace-loving people of Plateau, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to the President, the Armed Forces and Tarok nation over the loss of this distinguished elder statesman.

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“I wish to also extend my condolences to his immediate family and relations.

“I call on them to take solace in God in this trying time,” Bere quoted Mutfwang as saying.

The deceased also served as Minister of Transport and Quarter-Master General of the Nigerian Army, among many other appointments during his military career.

After retirement, Useni ventured into politics where he served as deputy chairman of the defunct All Nigeria Peoples Party and senator.

He was also the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Plateau during the 2019 general elections.

Source: NAN

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In a statement signed by Mr Gyang Bere, the Director of Press and Public Affairs to Governor Caleb Mutfwang on Sunday in Jos, the government said the move was to enhance the security of lives and maintain public order.

“Plateau State Gov. Caleb Mutfwang has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Jos-Bukuru metropolis, effective from 12 midnight on Sunday, August 4, 2024.

“Governor Mutfwang, in consultation with state security agencies, took this decision after reviewing the actions of unscrupulous individuals who exploited the nationwide protest to unleash terror on innocent citizens.

“The governor noted that these criminal elements, armed with daggers, machetes, and other dangerous weapons, broke into shops and restaurants along Bauchi Road and Zololo Junction in Jos North Local Government Areas, looting foodstuffs and other valuable items.

“Gov. Mutfwang emphasised that the curfew is in the best interest of all citizens and urged everyone to comply fully to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents,” Bere said in the statement.

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According to the spokesman, the governor had directed security agencies to ensure total enforcement of the curfew across the area.

He warned those planning to unleash further terror on innocent citizens to desist immediately or face the full wrath of the law.

Mutfwang also called on the relevant security agencies to remain vigilant and proactive in their duties to prevent any potential disruptions to law and order.

He expressed gratitude to the citizens of Plateau State, particularly the clergy, for their unwavering support of government’s policies and programmes.

He acknowledged their cooperation and adherence to directives during the planned nationwide protest, and praised their commitment to maintaining peace and unity.

“The peaceful conduct of our people before, during, and after the nationwide protest, is commendable.

”I urge everyone to continue to uphold this culture of peace as we work together to build a united and progressive Plateau,” the governor was quoted as saying.

Source: NAN

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The Commissioner for Information, Mr Musa Ashoms, said six of the injured persons were in critical condition.

Ashoms said that those injured were receiving treatment in various tertiary health facilities in the state, while the bodies of the deceased had been deposited in the mortuaries.

A two-storey building of Saints Academy, a secondary and primary school located at Busa-Buji community of Jos North local government area collapsed, trapping students, teachers and others.

The incident occurred at about 8:30 a.m. on Friday when the students were writing their third term examination.

Meanwhile, Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has described the incident as a tragic and a monumental loss to the state.

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Mutfwang, in a statement issued by Mr Gyang Bere, his Director of Press and Public Affairs, on Friday in Jos, sympathised with the families of the affected victims.

He also described the incident as heart-wrenching and unfortunate.

“This is tragic, unfortunate, heart-wrenching and a gloomy situation.

“We appreciate the timely intervention of the search and rescue team, as well as members of the public, who rushed to the school premises to assist in evacuating some of the surviving students and staff.

”I have directed the relevant government agencies, including the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), and Plateau State Emergency Management Agency, to provide necessary support to survivors.

”Words cannot fully comfort the grieving families over their immense loss, so we pray that God will continue to console and uphold them during this difficult period,” Mutfwang said.

Highlighting the significance and broader purpose of Executive Order 003, recently signed into law, Mutfwang clarified that its intent was to safeguard citizens from such disasters.

“The rationale for the executive order 003 is to prevent Jos from deteriorating into a slum, and to ensure compliance with building regulations in line with the Greater Jos Master Plan,” the governor said.

Source: NAN

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The announcement is contained in a statement by Mr Gyang Bere, the governor’s Director of Press and Public Affairs, issued on Friday in Jos.

The curfew would now be observed between 4 p.m. and 8 a.m., till further notice.

The governor explained that the review followed an improvement in the security situation within the locality, owing to the strategic engagements with  religious and community leaders.

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“Following remarkable improvement in the security situation and after due consultation with the State Security Council, the curfew has been relaxed.

“I hereby urge residence of Mangu to strictly observe the curfew and refrain from taking the law into their hands.

“We encourage the security personnel to enforce the curfew to avoid breakdown of law and order,” Mutfwang said.

The governor, who thanked residents of the locality for the cooperation so far, however urged them to collaborate and support the security agencies in their bid toward a peaceful and virile Plateau.

“I want to strongly caution against complacency; I urge residents of Mangu to actively contribute to the security efforts by providing credible intelligence to the relevant security agencies.

“The state government remains resolute in preventing any act capable of disrupting public tranquility; we are working round the clock to restore permanent peace in all parts of the state,” he said.

Source: NAN

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