Plateau State Lawmakers Teargassed by Police

Turmoil Unfolds as Sacked Plateau State Lawmakers Face Police Resistance

Plateau State lawmakers were Teargassed by police on Tuesday morning. The Sixteen (16) Plateau State ousted lawmakers who are also members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the State House of Assembly were recently ousted by the Court of Appeal. They were met with force as they attempted to resume plenary at the Rayfield Old Government House in Jos on Tuesday morning.

Accompanied by their supporters, the lawmakers faced a heavy security presence that barred their entry into the House of Assembly chambers. Undeterred, the ousted representatives remained adamant, refusing to vacate the premises. This in turn prompted the police to teargas the ousted lawmakers.

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As tensions escalated and the Plateau State lawmakers were being teargassed by the police, a 24-hour curfew was abruptly imposed by Governor Caleb Mutfwang in the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The governor’s decision announced through his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, cited a deteriorating security situation in the area.

Only individuals engaged in essential duties are permitted to move within the affected local government area until further notice. Governor Mutfwang urged residents to comply with the directive, emphasizing the importance of cooperation to provide security personnel with reliable information to restore peace and order.

Expressing frustration, Governor Mutfwang lamented persistent efforts by some individuals to create an atmosphere of insecurity in the state, despite the government’s ongoing endeavors to curb the activities of the alleged terrorist elements.

It is important to note that Governor Caleb Mutfwang has previously prevented the Plateau State lawmakers from accessing the state’s House of Assembly. On May 31st, 2023, the police barricaded the complex, and when the lawmakers inquired about the most recent barricade after Tuesday’s plenary, the spokesman for the State Police Command, Alabo Alfred, stated that “the police will not be involved in the state’s politics. Our responsibility is to maintain law and order, which is precisely what we are doing at the State Assembly complex.”

As the Plateau State lawmakers were teargassed by the police, the developments painted a picture of political turmoil and security concerns, highlighting the delicate balance between governance, legal processes, and the imperative of maintaining public order. The situation continues to unfold, leaving Plateau State at the center of a complex and evolving narrative.

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