The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak (MP), acting on the advice of the National Security Council and by Executive Instrument, has imposed a curfew on Nalerigu township and its surrounding areas in the North East Region. The curfew, effective Thursday, December 18, 2025, restricts movement from 5:00 pm to 6:00 am daily.
A statement from the ministry called on chiefs, elders, opinion leaders, youth, and residents to exercise restraint and resolve their challenges peacefully. The ministry further encouraged all parties to adopt non-violent means in their efforts to maintain harmony in the area.
To ensure security, the ministry announced a total ban on carrying arms, ammunition, or any offensive weapons in Nalerigu and its environs. Anyone found with such items will be arrested and prosecuted.
Additional measures announced by the government include:
No movement of motorbikes
No wearing of smocks
No selling of fuel in containers
Ban on unlawful assemblies
These steps form part of the government’s efforts to restore calm and protect lives and property in Nalerigu and its neighboring communities.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
