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Gov. Fintiri imposes 24-hour curfew on LG

Gov. Fintiri imposes 24-hour curfew on LG

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By Ibrahim Kado

Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Lamurde Local Government Area with immediate effect.

 

Humwashi Wonosikou, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, disclosed this in a statement issued in Yola

 

He said the directive followed recent violent attacks and breach of peace in some communities within the area.

 

“The government views these disturbances as unacceptable and has directed security agencies to enforce the curfew strictly.

 

“The curfew is effective immediately and will remain in place until further notice,” he said.

 

He warned that anyone or group of people found contravening the directive would be arrested and dealt with according to the law.

 

” Residents are urged to abide by the curfew and provide useful information to security agencies to ensure peaceful coexistence.

 

” Government will not condone acts of violence and will take necessary measures to restore peace and order,” he said.

 

He appealed to residents of Lamurde Local Government Area to shun rumour mongering and cooperate with security agencies to restore normalcy in the area.

 

According to him, government is committed to protecting lives and property as well as ensuring the safety of all citizens (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Mufutau Ojo

Bago eases curfew on motorcycles, tricycles

Bago eases curfew on motorcycles, tricycles

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By Rita Iliya
Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger has announced a revision of the curfew hours imposed on the movement of motorcycles and tricycles within the Minna metropolis.

This is contained in a statement signed by Malam Ibrahim Bologi, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor in Minna.

Gov. Bago said the new curfew hours will  be from 8 pm to 6 am.

He said the adjustment was made based on security updates received from the state security committee.

Bago assured the people of Niger that his administration would continue to engage with the security committee to assess the effectiveness of the curfew and make further adjustments as necessary.

He urged citizens to remain law-abiding, emphasizing his administration’s commitment to implementing policies that positively impact their lives and ensure their wellbeing.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor had on April 23, announced the restriction of movement of motorcycles and tricycles from 6 a.m to 6 p.m as a result of a spike in thuggery.

NAN reports that the restrictions on motorcycles and tricycles were put in place as a proactive measure to address growing insecurity in parts of the state capital, Minna. (NAN)

Edited by Augusta Uchediunor/Sadiya Hamza

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