Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has declared curfew in Lambata, Gurara Local Government Area of the State following violent clash that led to the killing of the Village Head of Lambata, Mohammed Abdulsafur.
A statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane further explained that in view of the unfortunate incident, the State Governor has directed that curfew be imposed in Lambata Town from 6:00pm to 6:00am beginning from Sunday 15th January, 2023 till further notice.
Ahmed Matane disclosed that the imposition of the curfew in Lambata was to assist the security agencies to stabilize the situation in the area, save lives and enable the restoration of law and order.
According to the SSG, “Government has condemned in strong terms the violence and act of lawlessness that have occurred in Lambata Town”.
The State Government called on the residents of the area to cooperate with the security agents in the urgent task of restoring peace in Lambata, while urging security agencies to ensure the enforcement of the curfew, the statement added.
