Abia State governor Okezie Ikpeazu has ordered the immediate commencement of curfew in Aba, and Umuahia cities between 10pm and 6am daily from Monday 5th, April, 2021, till further notice.
This is as a result of security reports from various sources, in order “to protect innocent citizens and residents of the State”.
The Commissioner of Information explained to Vanguard, that 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.
Abia State Commissioner for Information, John Kalu, said, “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 motivation as the security architecture of the state is robust enough to guarantee their safety.”
Lolo Ijeoma Njoku reporting, Obinwannem News
