The Benue State government on Monday imposed a 24-hour curfew on Katsina-Ala town in Katsina-Ala local government area of the state
The curfew came on the heels of the conflict between the Ikurav-Tiev 1 and Shitile people in the area in which lives were lost.
The acting governor of the state, Mr. Benson Abounu, who announced the curfew, said it takes effect from today, Monday, April 22, 2019 as part of efforts to restore peace and ensure the security of lives and property in that part of the state.
Abounu’s announcement is contained in a statement signed by his chief press secretary, Mr. Ede Ogaba in Makurdi.
The acting governor said the curfew would be reviewed as the situation demands.
“The acting governor of the state, Benson Abounu urges the people of Katsina-Ala to cooperate with security operatives by obeying the curfew.
“The government also warns that anyone found fomenting trouble in the area or in other parts of the state will be apprehended and punished according to law.
“The Benue State Government reassures the people that more security personnel have been deployed to Katsina-Ala to end the crisis, and it will continue to give security agencies every needed support to succeed,” the statement said.
“The Benue State government has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Katsina-Ala with effect from today, Monday, April 22, as part of efforts to restore peace and ensure the security of lives and property in that part of the state,” he said.
Ogaba quoted the acting governor as urging the people of the area to cooperate with security operatives by obeying the curfew.
“Government warns that anyone found fomenting trouble in the area or in other parts of the state will be apprehended and punished according to law.
“Government reassures the people that more security personnel have been deployed to Katsina-Ala to end the crisis, and it will continue to give security agencies every needed support to succeed,” he said.
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