Abuja: Karu LG chair imposes curfew over security threat
James Thomas, Executive Chairman of Karu Local Government Area in Nasarawa State has imposed a curfew on the council area as a measure to checkmate security threats.
This is contained in a statement signed by Danbaba Magaji, spokesman for the chairman, on Monday.
Mr Magaji noted that the chairman took the decision after an expanded peace and security meeting with all the security agencies in the area.
The local government borders the FCT Abuja and is the gateway to the North-East.
Mr Magaji added that the curfew is expected to take effect on August 11, from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., till further notice.
“It has become imperative for us to take a holistic approach to curb or checkmate the security threat in our area, even though we are enjoying relative peace in Karu LGA.
“But, we must work tirelessly and take all security measures to ensure we live in peace, considering our proximity to Abuja and criminals are using that as an option to take advantage.
”As such, we will take this as precautionary measures, from Thursday, till further notice,” Thomas was quoted as saying.
Mr Magaji further revealed that the curfew once in effect would restrict all movements of vehicles, closure of all cinemas, bars and joints and all other activities in the local government.
(NAN)
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