Government has announced the imposition of a curfew on Nalerigu Township and its environs in the North East Region.
According to a statement signed by the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak the decision was taken “on the advice of the National Security Council and by Executive Instrument.”
It said “a curfew has been imposed on Nalerigu Township and its environs in the North East Region from 5:00 pm to 6:00 am, effective Thursday, December 18, 2025.”
The statement further urged community leaders and residents to remain calm and prioritize peace.
“Government urges Chiefs, Elders, Opinion Leaders, Youth, and people of the area to exercise restraint in the face of the challenges confronting them, as well as to use non-violent means to channel their energies into ensuring peace in the area,” the Minister emphasized.
As part of the measures, a total ban has been placed on the possession of arms and offensive weapons.
The statement warned that “any persons found with any arms or ammunition will be arrested and prosecuted.”
The following activities have been prohibited within the township and its environs, no movement of motorbikes, no wearing of smocks, no selling of fuel in containers and unlawful assembly.
The directive, issued on December 18, 2025, according to the statement, is aimed at maintaining law and order in the area.
