Governor Bago Imposes Curfew On Niger State Capital Over Frequent Killings 

Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago of Niger State has imposed a 6pm to 6am curfew on Minna, the state capital, following recent wave of attacks and killings across the city.

This is just as the governor pointed out that the movement of commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators is now restricted between 6pm and 6am.

Governor Bago announced this development during a critical stakeholders’ security meeting with traditional rulers and heads of security agencies at the Government House on Tuesday.

He however said medical emergencies were exempted from the curfew.

He stated that the new measure was aimed at curbing the growing security challenges in the state capital.

The governor stressed that the government would not sit idly, while criminals continued to attack and kill innocent citizens.

He also directed district, village, and ward heads to commence proper documentation of visitors to their domains.

He warned that any house found to be harbouring suspected criminals or drug cartels would be demolished.

Minna has recently witnessed a resurgence of thuggery, attacks, and killings, raising concerns among residents.