BEVERLY HILLS, October 19, (THEWILL) – The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has lifted the curfew imposed on Aba at the heat of the crisis that erupted between members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and personnel of the Nigerian Army.
THEWILL recalls that Ikpeazu had onSeptember 12imposed a6pm to 6amcurfew on Aba, the commercial nerve centre of Abia, which later changed to10pm to 6amas a security measure to restrict movement of people while government and other security agencies in the state were making frantic efforts to contain the security threats in the city.
A statement, release issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the State Governor, Mr. Enyinnaya Appolos said that the state government after reviewing the security situation in Aba and its environs decided to rest the curfew because of the improved security situation and peace which has since returned to Aba after the unrest.
According to the release, the Governor thanked heads of security agencies in the state for rising to the challenge of nipping insecurity in the bud and also called on Aba residents and visitors to the commercial city to remain vigilant while they go about their lawful businesses without any fear of intimidation and harassment by any person.
“The Governor wishes to also express his appreciation to Aba residents, visitors and security agents for ensuring compliance with the curfew which was imposed to ensure the preservation of lives and properties,” it read.
“Governor Ikpeazu wishes to appeal to residents and visitors to remain vigilant to ensure that the prevailing peace and tranquillity in the commercial city is not threatened or breached.”
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