The Minister for the Interior, Alhaji Mubarak Muntaka, has lifted the curfews imposed on Chereponi and Bunkpurugu in the North East Region with immediate effect.
The decision, based on the advice of the North East Regional Security Council, follows significant improvements in the security situation and the commitment of local Chiefs and residents to maintaining peace.
In a statement issued on Friday, February 21, 2025, the Interior Ministry expressed gratitude to the Chiefs, Elders, Opinion Leaders, and Youth for their cooperation and urged them to continue resolving disputes through peaceful means.
However, the government has renewed the curfew in Walewale and its surrounding areas from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., effective Saturday, February 22, 2025, also on the advice of the Regional Security Council. Additionally, a total ban remains in place on carrying arms, ammunition, or any offensive weapons in the area.
The ministry has warned that anyone found in possession of such weapons will face arrest and prosecution. The government has called on the people of Walewale to exercise restraint and focus on fostering peace in the region.
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