Karu Chairman imposes curfew over security in Nasarawa
Story from Ibraheem Hamza MUHAMMAD, Lafia
Mr James Thomas, Executive Chairman of Karu local government area in Nasarawa state, has imposed a curfew in the council area as a measure to checkmate security threats.
This was contained in a statement signed by Mr Danbaba Magaji, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Chairman on Media and Publicity.
According to the statement, the chairman took the decision after an expanded peace and security meeting with all security agents of the council on Monday.
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He said the curfew is expected to take effect Thursday, August 11, 2022, from 10 pm to 6 am till further notice.
The statement reads, “It has become imperative for us to take a holistic approach to curb or checkmate the security threat in our area, even though we are enjoying relative peace in Karu LGA.
“But we must work tirelessly and take all security measures to ensure we live in peace, considering our proximity to Abuja and criminals are using that as an option to take advantage.
“As such, we will take this as precautionary measures from Thursday, August 11, 2022, till further notice to enforce a curfew from 10 pm to 6 am.”
He said the curfew once in effect will restrict all movement of vehicles, closure of all cinemas, bars and joints and all other activities in Karu LGA.
