Categories: CRIME

Dusk-To-Dawn Curfew: Police Arrests 42 Violators, Impounds 8 Vehicles In Anambra

Following the presidential directive, imposing dusk-to-dawn curfew in all the States of the federation, the police in Anambra State has arrested 42 persons.

The police also impounded eight vehicles belonging to violators of the dusk-to-dawn curfew. The arrest was on Tuesday, is the second day of the issuance of the order.

The State command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Haruna Mohammed stated this in a press release on Wednesday.

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He said, “Number of violators arrested are 42 and 8 vehicles impounded. Suspects were served with arraignment notice and granted bail.”

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He described the level of compliance as being satisfactory, saying that the Commissioner of Police, John B.Abang, had enjoined the public to cooperate with the law enforcement agencies in order to enhance safety and security in the State.

DAILY POST correspondent who moved round the state capital city of Awka on Tuesday night noticed that businesses closed earlier than normal, while most roads were blocked by security agents.

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