[Insecurity] Gov. Ikpeazu Imposes Curfew In Aba, Umuahia

The Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has directed the
imposition of curfew in Aba and Umuahia metropolis between 10 pm
and 6 am daily from today, Monday, 5th April, 2021 till further
notice.

This is sequel to security reports received from multiple
sources and informed by the need to continue to protect innocent
citizens and residents of the state.

The Commissioner for Information, John Kalu in a statement made
available to TheNigerialawyer explained that security agencies in
the state have been directed to ensure strict enforcement and
compliance with the directive. Only those on essential services
with proper identification are exempted from the curfew.

“We urge traditional rulers, men of the State Homeland Security
Team and Community Vigilante Services in the state to monitor
movement of persons within their respective domains and take
necessary measures to protect the people and their property.

“All law-abiding citizens are advised to go about their normal
duties, outside the curfew period, without fear of molestation as
the security architecture of the state is robust enough to
guarantee their safety.”

The Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has directed the
imposition of curfew in Aba and Umuahia metropolis between 10 pm
and 6 am daily from today, Monday, 5th April, 2021 till further
notice.

This is sequel to security reports received from multiple
sources and informed by the need to continue to protect innocent
citizens and residents of the state.

The Commissioner for Information, John Kalu in a statement made
available to TheNigerialawyer explained that security agencies in
the state have been directed to ensure strict enforcement and
compliance with the directive. Only those on essential services
with proper identification are exempted from the curfew.

“We urge traditional rulers, men of the State Homeland Security
Team and Community Vigilante Services in the state to monitor
movement of persons within their respective domains and take
necessary measures to protect the people and their property.

“All law-abiding citizens are advised to go about their normal
duties, outside the curfew period, without fear of molestation as
the security architecture of the state is robust enough to
guarantee their safety.”