The curfew hours imposed on Bunkpurugu township and its environs in the North East Region has been renewed by the Ministry of Interior in a latest development.
A statement from the sector sighted by Angelonline said the renewal of the curfew was implemented by the Executive Instrument (EI) of the ministry.
With this development, the new curfew hours start from 8:00pm to 6:00am effective today Tuesday, 9th May, 2023.
“Government continues to urge Chiefs, Opinion Leaders, Youth and People of the area to exercise restraint in the face of the challenges confronting them and to use non-violent means to channel their energies into ensuring peace to the area,” the statement said as signed by Ambrose Dery, Minister for Interior.
The statement also reiterated its total ban on all persons in the Bunkpurugu township and surrounding areas from carrying arms, ammunition or any offensive weapon.
It warned that any person found with any arms or ammunition will be arrested and prosecuted.
