Ikpeazu reviews curfew in Aba, Umuahia, others

The Abia State Government has announced a review of the dusk-to-dawn curfew imposed on Aba, Umuahia, Ohafia, Bende, Umunneochi and Arochukwu Local Government Areas (LGAs).

The Commissioner for Information, Chief John Kalu, who announced the review yesterday stated that the curfew now holds from 10pm to 6am as against 8pm to 6am in Aba and Umuahia, the state capital, with effect from June 18.

In Ohafia, Bende, Umunneochi and Arochukwu LGAs, the curfew would now be effective from 8pm to 6am as against 6pm to 6am.

The commissioner noted that the relaxation of the curfew instituted on April 6 following the escalation in security breaches in the areas, followed noticeable security improvement in the state and its neighboring states.