Niger Government imposes curfew on Minna following k!llings

The Niger State Governor, Umaru Mohammed Bago, has imposed a curfew on Minna, from 6pm to 6am, in response to the recent wave of attacks and killings across the city. The governor declared that the movement of commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators is now restricted between 6pm and 6am. Bago made the announcement during a critical stakeholders security meeting with traditional rulers and heads of security agencies at the Government House on Tuesday, April 22. He however said medical emergencies were exempt from the curfew. Recall that Minna has recently witnessed a resurgence of thuggery, attacks, and k!llings. Governor Bago stated that the new measure was aimed at curbing the growing security challenges in the state capital. The governor also directed district, village, and ward heads to commence proper documentation of visitors to their domains. He warned that any house found to be harbouring suspected criminals or drug cartels would be demolished.The post Niger Government imposes curfew on Minna following k!llings appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.