Okezie Ikpeazu, Abia governor, has imposed a curfew on
Umuahia and Aba metropolis of the state between 10pm and 6am.
He said the decision is a result of security reports
received from multiple sources.
The governor did not give details of the security reports
but said there is a “need to continue to protect innocent citizens and
residents of the state”.
John Kalu, the commissioner for information, released a statement to this effect on Monday.
The statement read: “The Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie
Ikpeazu, has directed the imposition of curfew in Aba and Umuahia metropolis
between 10pm and 6am 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.
“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.”
There have been a series of attacks on security officials
and government facilities in south-east states in recent weeks.
In the early hours of Monday, inmates were freed as gunmen
attacked a federal correctional facility and police command in Imo state.
Last week, gunmen invaded several communities in Ebonyi
state, resulting in the deaths of over 15 people.
In March, police officers and prison officials were attacked
multiple times in Anambra state.
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