Protest: Bauchi govt. imposes 24-hour curfew on Katagum LG
The Bauchi state government has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Katagum Local Government Area due to the breakdown of law and order in the ongoing nationwide protest.
This is contained in a statement by the secretary to the state government, Ibrahim Kashim, on Monday in Bauchi.
He said the measure was necessary to arrest the deteriorating security situation in Azare, the capital of Katagum LGA, and its environs, following vandalism and looting of public properties.
“Governor Bala Mohammed has approved the imposition, with immediate effect, of a 24-hour curfew in Katagum LGA in order to contain the situation.
“The governor has further directed all security agencies to wade into the matter and ensure that the hoodlums are fished out and brought to book,” he said.
The statement also quoted Mr Mohammed as urging residents of the state to cooperate with security agencies at this trying moment.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Education
Abia sets up committee to recover public schools
Governor Alex Otti has constituted a committee to recover 180 alienated and encumbered public schools in Abia.
Abuja
AEDC blames system failure for blackout in franchise area
“We are working diligently with all relevant stakeholders to restore power,” the statement read.
States
Enugu govt. trains 3,000 youths, women on food processing
Mr Agbo said that Gov. Peter Mbah promised during his campaign to eradicate poverty in the state by 2031.
NationWide
American court finds tech giant Google guilty of violating antitrust laws
“Google is a monopolist, and it has acted as one to maintain its monopoly,” Mr Mehta said in his ruling.
States
Group urges North-East governors to implement national school safety policy
This, he said, could only be guaranteed if learning takes place in a safe and secure environment.
States
Police nab 14 suspects over curfew violation in Plateau
”We want to appeal to all citizens to eschew all forms of violence,” the statement read.
