*Ikpeazu


Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia state has imposed curfew on the capital city, Umuahia and the commercial city of Aba.

In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Chief John  Okiyi  Kalu,  the imposition of curfew in Aba and Umuahia metropolis starts from 10pm to 6am daily beginning today, Monday, 5th April, 2021 till further notice.

According to Chief Kalu, the imposition of the curfew 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", the Commissioner stated