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  • FCT POLLS: FCT Police command declares curfew on Saturday

    FCT POLLS: FCT Police command declares curfew on Saturday

    Following the need to ensure hitch-free polls in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Saturday, February 12, the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, Sunday Babaji, has announced that there will be a curfew on the said date.

     

    According to a statement signed by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Josephine Adeh, the restriction would come into effect between the period of 12mid night – 4 pm of the said date.

     

    Restriction only exempts essential workers and students who were coincidentally scheduled to write a nationwide WAEC examination

    “Adequate security measures have been put in place to forestall any threat during the polls, hence electorates should turn out to exercise their voting rights without fear of any kind,” the statement added.

     

    Babaji noted that the restriction only exempts essential workers and students who were coincidentally scheduled to write a nationwide WAEC examination, stressing that anyone found otherwise wanting will be made to face the wrath of the law.

     

    The CP also reminded all stakeholders in the election to be abreast of their signed peace accord and ensure that their actions and inactions were ushered by constituted guidelines.

    Election to hold across the six area councils making up the FCT

     

    Recall that prior to the notice from the police, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, had hinted that elections will not hold in 593 polling units owing to their recent creation without valid voting population deployed to those places.

     

    The election, which is best described as an off season poll, is expected to take place across the six area councils making up the FCT, which are- Abaji, Abuja, Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje and Kwali.

  • Gov Lalong lifts curfew in three troubled Plateau LGs

    Gov Lalong lifts curfew in three troubled Plateau LGs

    The Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong has directed the total lifting of the curfew in Jos North, Jos South, and Bassa local government areas.

    Governor Lalong gave the new directive after a State Security Council Meeting which was held at the Government House in Jos.

    His order came after the council reviewed the security situation in the affected local government areas and the state in general.

    On the strength of deliberations at the meeting and the advice of the security council, the governor directed that the curfew be lifted with effect from Friday 17th December 2021 until further notice.

    He directed that in place of the curfew, the relevant security agencies should mount well-coordinated and round-the-clock checks in strategic areas of the state to ensure the safety of lives and properties of the people during the Yuletide season.

    He advised the security agencies to ensure that they deploy security personnel across the state and gather requisite intelligence to thwart any attempt by criminals who might want to perpetuate their nefarious activities during the season and cause a breach of the peace.

    Meanwhile, the total ban on motorcycles within the Jos-Bukuru metropolis is still in force while their operations in other local government areas will stop at 8 pm.

    Tricycles within the metropolis will continue to operate on the existing template of 6 am to 6 pm only.

    While commending the citizens for their patience, understanding, and cooperation during the period of the curfew, Lalong urged them to be security-conscious and highly vigilant against any suspected criminal activity in their domains, which should be reported quickly to security agencies to enable them to take swift action.

    He also praised the security agencies for their sacrifices and patriotic service, urging them to continue to do more as the government will do its best to support them in carrying out their mandate of securing lives and properties.

    Earlier in September, the government imposed a curfew from 10 pm to 6 am as part of efforts to curb the insecurity witnessed within the area some months ago.

  • Bayelsa imposes dusk-to-dawn curfew on waterways, bans 200hp engine boats

    Bayelsa imposes dusk-to-dawn curfew on waterways, bans 200hp engine boats

    As part of measures to curtail sea piracy, kidnappings and other criminal activities, the Bayelsa government has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on its waterways.

    Gov. Duoye Diri, who announced the measure on Monday evening, at the end of the 12th state security council meeting, held at Government House, Yenagoa, said the curfew on water transportation, which takes immediate effect, is between 7pm and 6am, as he also announced a ban on the use of 200-hp speed boats.

    Briefing newsmen on the outcome of the meeting, the Special Adviser on Security Matters 1, Mr Akpoebi Agberebi, said, henceforth, no permit would be issued for the use of 200-hp engines, warning that violators would face the full wrath of the law.

    He, however, said that there would be concessions for emergency movement, during the curfew hours, while calling on Bayelsa people to feel free to report violators to the state security outfit, Operation Doo-Akpo, on its dedicated phone line 07006464644.

    Agberebi also said that the council resolved that communities, whose lands had been acquired by the state government, should desist from any form of protests.

    He stated that some communities, still parading themselves as landlords, had been constituting a nuisance by taking the laws into their hands and depriving other citizens their freedom of movement.

    Earlier, in his charge to the newly posted Commissioner of Police to the state, CP Benjamin Okolo, Diri expressed the optimism that by his profile, he would add value to the state by curbing crime and criminality.

    Diri, urged the new Police boss to synergise, collaborate and partner with sister security agencies, and the state in particular, to achieve zero tolerance of crime.

    He said: “Let me welcome our newest member to this council, the Commissioner of Police, Ben Okolo. On behalf of members of the state security council, I welcome you to this meeting.

    “We believe by your profile, you would add value to the security council, as well as to our state, and ensure that crime and criminality are brought to zero level.

    “The creed of this council is that we have zero tolerance for crime and criminality. So, we welcome you and believe that you will synergise, collaborate and partner with sister security agencies, and with the state government,” he said.

  • Plateau attacks: Lalong relaxes curfew in Jos North

    Plateau attacks: Lalong relaxes curfew in Jos North

    Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau has relaxed the curfew in Jos North Local Government.

    This is contained in a statement issued by Lalong’s Director of Press and Public Affairs , Dr Makut Macham in Jos.

    Lalong said the curfew in Jos North is now to be enforced from 10p.m. to 6a.m., with effect from Wednesday.

    He said that the curfew was reviewed following the State Security Council meeting at Government House Jos, over the recent attacks in the state .

    The governor, however said, the curfew in Jos South and Bassa Local Government Areas still remain from 10p.m. to 6a.m.

    The governor also relaxed the total ban on operations of tricycles.

    “This means that no tricycle will be allowed to operate between the hours of 6p.m. to 6a.m.

    “However, the ban on motorcycles within the Jos/Bukuru Metropolis remains in force and will continue to ensure that violators are arrested and punished according to the law.

    ”The government is working on innovations, legislations and enforcement modules, for enhancing security, effectiveness and availability of public transportation in the State.

    ”It will soon be unveiled to ensure safety of passengers,” he said.

    He thanked the people of Plateau for their cooperation in complying to its directives, while urging them to continue to support Government in restoring normalcy to the State.

    Lalong also thanked all stakeholders within and outside the State for their show of concern over recent attacks in Plateau.

    He assured that his administration would continue to pursue the path of peaceful coexistence.

    Lalong also stated that criminals and crisis merchants bent on tarnishing the enviable image of the State, would be fished out and dealt with.

  • Fresh killings: Lalong re-imposes 24-hour curfew on Jos North LGA

    Fresh killings: Lalong re-imposes 24-hour curfew on Jos North LGA

    The Plateau State Government has re-imposed a 24-hour curfew on Jos North Local Government Area (LGA).

    Director of Press and Public Affairs to Governor Simon Lalong, Dr Makut Macham, announced this in a statement on Wednesday.

    Imposing curfew on the local government follows tensions sparked by the attack on Yelwa Zangam – a village in Zangam District of the state.

    According to Governor Lalong, the 24-hour curfew will come into force from 4pm on August 25 until further notice.

    “The proactive decision became necessary following imminent threat to lives and properties within the local government area and the need to forestall the breakdown of law and order,” the statement said.

    “It will also enable security agencies deploy appropriately to maintain security as the search for the attackers of the villagers continues.

    “The governor has appealed to the citizens of Jos North to cooperate with the government by abiding by the 24-hour curfew commencing 4pm, 25th August 2021, as security agencies have been mandated to ensure that those who violate the curfew are arrested.”

    Governor Lalong equally states that the 6pm to 6am curfew in Jos South and Bassa LGAs still remains in place until further notice.

    Meanwhile, those on essential duties such as health personnel, journalists, fire service and paramilitary and others, have been exempted from the curfew.

    Such persons were, however, asked to ensure they could provide their means of identification at all times.

    “The Governor is calling for calm as he is seriously grieved by the attacks,” the statement added.

    “He again sympathises with the victims but wants them to show restraint and allow the government to handle the matter to disallow hoodlums from taking advantage of the unfortunate situation to cause mayhem and destruction in the state.”

  • Ayade relaxes curfew imposed during #EndSARS protest in Calabar

    Ayade relaxes curfew imposed during #EndSARS protest in Calabar

    Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River has slighly relaxed the curfew hours in Calabar that was between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. to now last from 12 midnight to 6 a.m.

    This is contained in a statement by Mr Christian Ita, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, which was made available to newsmen on Monday in Calabar.

    “Following a review of the security situation in the state, Gov. Ben Ayade has ordered an immediate relaxation of the 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew in the state.

    “Consequently, restriction of movement is now between the hours of 12 midnight and 6a.m., with effect from Aug. 2, 2021.

    “Members of the public can therefore go about their normal and lawful businesses between 6a.m. and 12 mid night,’’ he said.

    TheNewsGuru.com, TNG recalls that the governor in October last year imposed the curfew, following the destruction of property in Calabar by hoodlums who hijacked the #ENDSARS protest.

  • Ikpeazu reviews curfew in Aba, Umuahia, others

    Ikpeazu reviews curfew in Aba, Umuahia, others

    The Governor Okezie Ikpeazu-led Abia State Government has announced a review of the dusk-to-dawn curfew imposed on Aba, Umuahia, Ohafia, Bende, Umunneochi and Arochukwu Local Government Areas (LGAs).

    The Commissioner for Information, Chief John Kalu, announced the review in a statement in Umuahia on Wednesday.

    Kalu stated that the curfew now holds from 10pm to 6am as against 8pm to 6am in Aba and Umuahia, the state capital, with effect from June 18.

    In Ohafia, Bende, Umunneochi and Arochukwu LGAs, the curfew would now be effective from 8pm to 6am as against 6pm to 6am.

    The commissioner noted that the relaxation of the curfew followed noticeable security improvement in the state and its neighboring states.

    “Government wishes to advise citizens and residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements to security agents,” he stated.

    He admonished residents to ensure full compliance with the new curfew regimes which, according to him, is subject to further reviews.

    Recall that the state government imposed curfew on Aba, Umuahia, Ohafia and Arochukwu on April 6, following the escalation in security breaches in the areas.

    The measure was later extended to Bende and Umunneochi LGAs in the wake of the spread in the phenomenon.

    The commissioner stated that the curfew became necessary to contain the security challenges and ensure the protection of lives and property across the state.

  • [BREAKING] COVID-19: Bayelsa imposes dusk to dawn curfew

    [BREAKING] COVID-19: Bayelsa imposes dusk to dawn curfew

    The Bayelsa State Government has imposed a dusk to dawn curfew in the state from 8pm to 6am daily.

    The Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Mr Ayibaina Duba, in a statement on Friday, said the curfew was part of the measures to prevent the spread of the surging trait of the new variants of COVID-19.

    He said the curfew takes effect from Sunday, May 16, 2021 until further notice.

    Duba said: “In view of this development, movements within as well as in and out of the state through the major entry points including Bayelsa/Delta states’ boundary at Adagbabiri, Gloryland Drive at Igbogene and Bayelsa/Rivers states’ boundary at Mbiama are prohibited during the hours of the curfew.

    “Relevant security agencies have been mobilised to enforce the curfew. Commuters and members of the general public are advised to take note of this development.”

     

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  • BREAKING: COVID-19: FG re-introduces nationwide curfew, shuts bars, restricts social gatherings to 50

    BREAKING: COVID-19: FG re-introduces nationwide curfew, shuts bars, restricts social gatherings to 50

    The Federal Government has re-introduced a nationwide 12 am to 4 am curfew as part of efforts to combat spread of COVID-19.

    The National Incident Manager, Mukhtar Mohammed, disclosed this at a press briefing of the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 in Abuja.

    Mohammed said the curfew would take effect from midnight on Monday, May 10.

    He also said with effect from Tuesday, night clubs, gyms, and others would remain closed till further notice.

    He said gatherings of religious groups and weddings among others have been reduced to 50 percent attendance, while official engagements, meetings, and conferences should continue to hold virtually.

  • Rivers imposes dusk-to-dawn curfew in all 23 councils

    Rivers imposes dusk-to-dawn curfew in all 23 councils

    Rivers Security Council has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on all the 23 local government areas of the state with effect from Thursday following security scares.

    Governor Nyesom Wike, in a statewide broadcast, said the decision was taken after an exhaustive deliberation by the council at the Government House, Port Harcourt.

    The Governor recalled on 28th April 2021, the council, in consideration of the recent murderous attacks on security personnel in Ikwerre and Abua/Odual Local Government Areas, imposed a night-time curfew on all state land borders.

    The Governor, in a statement by his Special Assistant, Media, Kelvin Ebiri, said after a review of the present security situation, there were possibilities of further deadly attacks on hard and soft targets across the state.

    He said it became imperative for the state government to take further necessary measures to secure the state and safeguard lives and property.

    He said: “Accordingly, the State Security Council has, today, after exhaustive deliberation, decided and advised that a state wide curfew on human and vehicular movements be imposed as part of additional measures to prevent the faceless criminals from unleashing their deadly actions.

    “Consequently, a night curfew is hereby imposed on the entire 23 Local Government Areas of the State prohibiting any human and or vehicular movement within or any part of the State from 10.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m. from today 29th April 2021 until further notice.”

    Wike emphasised the government took the decision with a singular intention to secure the state and guarantee the protection of lives and property.

    The Governor urged everyone in the state to be vigilant and promptly report every suspicious movement in their neighbourhood to the security agencies for immediate actions.