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Government has declared a curfew in Nalerigu Township and its surrounding areas in the Northeast Region, effective December 18, 2025. The curfew, imposed by the Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, will be enforced daily from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
The decision follows advice from the National Security Council and is backed by an Executive Instrument. The government has banned the possession of arms, ammunition, and offensive weapons in the affected areas, with violators facing arrest and prosecution.
Authorities have called on residents to comply fully with the directives to ensure the safety and security of the area during the curfew period.
In a statement, the government urged chiefs, elders, opinion leaders, youth, and residents of the area to exercise restraint and use non-violent means to address the challenges confronting the community, emphasising the need to maintain peace.
As part of the security measures, the government has banned all persons in Nalerigu Township and its environs from carrying arms, ammunition, or any offensive weapons. Individuals found in possession of such items will be arrested and prosecuted.
Additional restrictions include:
- A ban on the movement of motorbikes.
- A prohibition on wearing smocks.
- A ban on selling fuel in containers.
- A prohibition on unlawful assemblies.
