#EndSARS: Abia Eases Curfew From Sunday

Abia State governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has announced the relaxing of the curfew imposed on the state as a result of violence recorded from #EndSARS protests.

This will take effect from Sunday, 25th October, 2020.

The curfew will now commence 6pm to 6am.

In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu made available to ABN TV,  he said this came after review and consideration of the current security situation in the state, and the readiness of security agencies to effectively contain any act of criminality by any person or group(s) of persons.

“Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has directed that the prevailing curfew as imposed on Aba and Umuahia be relaxed to now be 6pm to 6am from Sunday, 25th October, 2020. All markets in the affected areas are therefore to be reopened during the day while market committees and security teams mobilize adequate security to watch over the markets at night and during the day.

“Government wishes to direct all commercial tricycle operators to henceforth vacate the roads during the curfew time of 6pm-6am daily to avoid being caught in the evil plans of armed hoodlums who want to hide under the noble cause of genuine #EndSARS protests to perpetuate acts of brigandage, arson, armed robbery and other violent crimes

“Tricycle operators that fail to heed this directive will have themselves to blame as security agents have been authorized to impound and detain erring operators with their tricycles till the current curfew regime is lifted.

“Public and private schools will remain closed till further notice.

” Transition Council Chairmen of local governments are expected to take charge to ensure the protection of lives and property within their areas.

“We equally enjoin religious leaders to continue to pray for total restoration of peace as well as admonish their members on the need to take responsibility for the earliest end to the disturbance”.