Abia imposes curfew on Aba, Umuahia after Imo prison attack

 

Abia State governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, has imposed an eight-hour indefinite curfew on Aba and Umuahia, the state capital, aftermath of the Monday attack on the headquarters of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS), Owerri, Imo State.

Ikpeazu, according to a statement by the Abia State Commissioner for Information, John Okiyi Kalu, directed the imposition of curfew in Aba and Umuahia metropolis between 10pm and 6am daily from Monday, April 5, 2021 until 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.

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“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,” Okiyi announced.