Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has directed the imposition of curfew in Aba and Umuahia metropolis between 10pm and 6am daily.
The curfew takes effect from today, Monday, 5th April, 2021 till further notice.
According to a government special announcement signed by Commssioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu, this was sequel to security reports received from multiple sources, and informed by the need to continue to protect innocent citizens and residents of the state.
He said security agencies in the state had been directed to ensure strict enforcement and compliance with the directive. Only those on essential services with proper identification were exempted from the curfew.
The Commissioner also urged traditional rulers, men of the State Homeland Security Team and Community Vigilante Services in the state to monitor movements of persons within their respective domains and take necessary measures to protect the people and their property.
He advised all law-abiding citizens to go about their normal duties, outside the curfew period, without fear of molestation as the security architecture of the state was robust enough to guarantee their safety.
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