The Chairman of Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, Abubakar Danladi, has imposed a night curfew across the council in response to lingering security threats following the February 3 attack on Woro and Nuku communities.
The directive was contained in a statement made available to Saturday PUNCH on Friday.
With the curfew, movement across Kaiama LG will be restricted between 9:00pm and 5:30 am daily.
Danladi said the decision was reached after what he described as a comprehensive review of the security situation in consultation with security agencies and community stakeholders.
He described the measure as a proactive step aimed at preventing further breakdown of law and order in the local government area.
“In response to emerging security challenges within the community, I have announced the imposition of a curfew with immediate effect.
“The decision was reached after a comprehensive security review with security agencies and community stakeholders. This is a proactive measure designed to protect the lives and property of all residents.
“A total curfew will be observed daily from 9:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. During these hours, all movement, vehicular and pedestrian, is strictly prohibited throughout the Local Government Area,” he added
Danladi urged residents not to panic, assuring them that the restriction was temporary and necessary to stabilise the situation.
He stressed that the curfew was not intended to disrupt daily economic and social activities.
“This temporary measure is not intended to disrupt daily life but to provide security operatives with the necessary environment to effectively tackle the prevailing security threats,” he said.
The curfew comes amid tension in Kaiama LGA following the invasion of Woro by gunmen who killed, abducted and set building ablaze.
In the aftermath of the assault, more than 176 bodies were recovered and buried in mass graves, while security forces intensified patrols across Woro and adjoining communities.
Last weekend, a viral video surfaced online showing women and children abducted during the attack, lined up in what appeared to be a forest location as armed men questioned them.
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