Plateau State citizens have expressed grave concern over the insistence of the Plateau Independent Electoral Commission to conduct local government council polls on Saturday despite the glaring insecurity in the state.
“We appealed to the politicians to guards against reckless utterances and to avoid actions that may breach of peace.” “It is on record that Jos had been relatively stable since the 2015 general elections, yet the government didn’t conduct LGA elections in Jos North, Jos South, Riyom and Barkin Ladi for the reasons of insecurity. However, between the close of 2020 to August 2021, we have had resurgence of insecurity and massive destructions of lives and properties followed by the imposition of 24 hours curfew just few months ago which was only relaxed to now between 10.00pm to 6.00am.
But on its part, the state Police Command assured residents that there will be tight security before, during and after the forthcoming election In a statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Gabriel Uba, the Command said that the Commissioner of Police, Mr.
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