Chairman of Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Chinonso Ajah, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on three communities in the council area, following the recurring restiveness in the communities.
Mr Ajah, who disclosed this in a statement in Abakaliki on Thursday, said that the curfew is to help checkmate the rate of restiveness in the areas in recent time, adding that it takes effect from 6 p.m. on Thursday till further notice
He listed the communities as Ọkpọsị, Ugwulangwu and Uburu, the hometown of the immediate past Governor, David Umahi.
He further ordered that all forms of movement including activities of motorcyclists and tricyclists within the areas had been outlawed with immediate effect.
The statement reads:
“The Executive Chairman of Ohaozara Local Government Area, Honourable Ajah Chinonso Consider has placed a dusk to dawn curfew in Ọkpọsị, Uburu and Ugwulangwu with effect from 6pm today Thursday, June 8, 2023 till further notice.
“This is to help checkmate the rate of restiveness in the areas in recent time.
“To this end, all forms of movement including activities of motorcyclists and tricyclists within the areas have been outlawed with immediate effect.
“All and sundry are advised to adhere to this directive to avoid further threat to peace in the Council.
“Traditional Rulers, Religious Leaders and Town Union Executives are advised to sensitize their subjects on the need to comply with the curfew as violators would be dealt with severely.”