Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has announced the relaxation of the existing curfew in Aba, Umuahia, Ohafia, Bende, Umunneochi, and Arochukwu, communities.
The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the State’s Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu.
Recall that the Governor had imposed a curfew in Aba, Umuahia, Ohafia, Bende, Umunneochi, and Arochukwu Local Government Areas to check the activities of criminal elements disturbing the peace of the State.
The statement reads; “In view of noticeable security improvements within the state and neighboring states, Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has directed the relaxation of existing curfew times as follows:
“Curfew in Aba and Umuahia municipalities now takes effect from 10pm to 6am daily
“Curfew in Ohafia, Bende, Umunneochi and Arochukwu LGAs now takes effect from 8pm to 6am daily
“Government wishes to advise citizens and residents to remain vigilant, report suspicious movements to security agents and ensure full compliance with the new curfew regimes which take effect from Friday, 18th June, 2021, subject to further reviews”.
Credit: EONS Intelligence
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