Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, has imposed a curfew on Aba and Umuahia metropolis between 10 pm and 6 am daily from Monday, April 5 2021 till further notice.
This follows security reports received from multiple sources, and informed by the need to continue to protect innocent citizens and residents of the state.
In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, John Okiyi Kalu, security agencies in the state have been directed to ensure strict enforcement and compliance with the directive.
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According to the statement, only those on essential services with proper identification are exempted from the curfew.
The statement further urged traditional rulers, men of the State Homeland Security Team, and Community Vigilante Services in the state to monitor the movement of persons within their respective domains and take necessary measures to protect the people and their property.
According to the statement, all 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.
Recall that in the early hours of Monday, the Correctional Centre and Police Headquarters in neighbouring Imo State capital were attacked by gunmen.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
