May 14, 2026

Violence: Taraba governor imposes curfew on Jalingo

By Muhammad A. Aliyu

Taraba state governor Darius Ishaku has imposed a curfew on Jalingo and environs.

Bala Dan Abu, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the governor, disclosed this in a statement obtained by Okay.ng on Monday evening.

The statement read:

“A curfew has been imposed on Jalingo and all the affected communities with immediate effect.

“In view of a fresh outbreak of the crisis in some communities in Kona and ATC areas near Jalingo today, Monday, June 17, 2019, the Taraba State government has decided to impose a curfew on Jalingo and all the affected communities with immediate effect.

“The curfew is from 4 pm to 6 am daily. It remains in force until further notice. Security agencies in the state have been directed to enforce the curfew strictly to ensure strict compliance and quick return of peace to the affected communities.”

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