By Israel Joel
Following skirmishes that occurred at Gaza Biyu in Jos North LGA of Plateau State on Tuesday night, the State Government has assured that the breach of peace has been put under control.

This is following a swift response by security agencies.

Our correspondent gathered that some youths had reportedly obstructed traffic and set ablaze two trucks on the highway

It was also gathered that the incident was a reaction to the recent attack in some communities in Bassa LGA, where several lives were lost, farms destroyed and over 200 houses were set ablaze.

Governor Simon Lalong in a statement made available to newsmen reads that Jos the capital city of Plateau State is calm and peaceful as there is no cause for alarm.

The statement signed by Simon Macham, his director of press and public affairs reads that the breach of peace reported around Gada Biyu, Jos North LGA has been put under control following swift response by security agencies.

The statement added that “Security personnel responded to the incident where some youths reportedly obstructed traffic and set ablaze two trucks on the highway. ”

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The intervention of the security personnel immediately brought the situation under control as the youths were dispersed and the road cleared, thereby restoring traffic flow.

Lalong further said that “With the return of normalcy around Gada Biyu and environs, the Government is urging citizens to avoid any act that could lead to the breakdown of law and order. ”

The statement further reads that meanwhile, security forces have continued their operations to dominate areas affected by recent attacks in Bassa and Riyom LGAs with a view to restoring normalcy and arresting perpetrators as directed by Governor Simon Lalong after an emergency Security Council Meeting.