14-Hour Curfew Imposed in Niger State
Niger State government has imposed a 14 hour curfew on major cities in the state to forestall breakdown of law and order after the announcement of presidential election.
The state governor, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu on Tuesday announced the restriction of movement in the state through his Secretary to State Government, Saidu Ndako Kpaki.
He said the curfew which is from 6pm Tuesday evening to 8am Wednesday is expected to affect places like MInna, Bida, Mokwa, Kontagora, and Suleja.
The governor advised that the victory of Muhammadu Buhari should be celebrated and not marred by civil unrest. He added that the state government will do everything within its power to maintain law and order adding that the beauty of democracy is to respect the rule of law.
"I call on all Nigerlites to eschew violence. For me, the victory of the All Progressive Congress (AP) candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari and other candidates if the National Assembly in Niger state should be celebrated and not desecrated by violence. We must understand that our democracy has thrived and Nigeria as a country must remain an indivisible entity with common interest and articulated developmental aspiration".
He said the elections in the state was peaceful, devoid of irregularities adding that the ruling party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the state should be commended for allowing the wish of the people to prevail.
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He said the curfew which is from 6pm Tuesday evening to 8am Wednesday is expected to affect places like MInna, Bida, Mokwa, Kontagora, and Suleja.
The governor advised that the victory of Muhammadu Buhari should be celebrated and not marred by civil unrest. He added that the state government will do everything within its power to maintain law and order adding that the beauty of democracy is to respect the rule of law.
"I call on all Nigerlites to eschew violence. For me, the victory of the All Progressive Congress (AP) candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari and other candidates if the National Assembly in Niger state should be celebrated and not desecrated by violence. We must understand that our democracy has thrived and Nigeria as a country must remain an indivisible entity with common interest and articulated developmental aspiration".
He said the elections in the state was peaceful, devoid of irregularities adding that the ruling party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the state should be commended for allowing the wish of the people to prevail.
14-Hour Curfew Imposed in Niger State
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