The Plateau State Police Command has moved to calm public fears and dispel rumours of a planned violent protest in Jos, reassuring residents that peace and order remain intact despite social media claims of unrest.
According to a statement and briefing by Commissioner of Police Bassey Ewah, viral audio messages circulating online had suggested that members of the Islamic Movement in Jos were planning a violent demonstration on Friday, March 6, 2026, following religious prayers.
In response, CP Ewah held a closed‑door meeting with youth leaders of the group at the Plateau police headquarters. During the engagement, the leaders categorically assured the police that no protest or procession would take place after their prayers, and that members would disperse peacefully to their homes without disrupting public order.
To reassure the public and pre‑empt any security challenges, the police command — in collaboration with other security agencies — has deployed joint patrol teams to strategic locations across Jos city centre. There has also been a visible show of force with increased patrols, intelligence gathering, routine surveillance and heightened presence in sensitive areas to maintain calm.
In his reassurance to Plateau residents, CP Ewah emphasised that the state is safe and urged citizens to go about their lawful businesses without fear or apprehension. He also appealed for public cooperation with security operatives, urging people to report any suspicious activities promptly to help sustain the state’s peace.
The command’s proactive engagement and reassurance come amidst a broader climate of national and international tensions, with authorities determined to prevent any imported or local disruptions from spilling into violence within the state.
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