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Killing: Niger lifts curfew on Lambata

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By Mohammed Baba Busu
Minna, Jan. 26, 2023 (NAN) Gov. Abubakar Sani-Bello of Niger has directed the lifting of the curfew on Lambata town in Gurara Local Government Area of the state.

The directive is contained in a statement by the Secretary to the state Government, Mr Ahmed Matane in Minna on Thursday.

The governor had on Jan. 15 imposed from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. as a result of violent clash that led to the killing of the village head of Lambata, Alhaji Muhammed Abdulsafur.

Matane explained that the lifting of the curfew would begin from Jan. 26.

He said that the curfew was lifted having reviewed the security situation and return of peace in Lambata town and environs.

He said that the state Commissioner of Police, Mr Ogundele Ayodeji had visited Lambata town and commenced investigation into the matter that led to the killing of the village head, stressing that arrests had also been made in connection with the violent clash.

Matane, however, urged the people of Lambata and the public to always be law-abiding and to remain peaceful with one another regardless of social, political or religious affiliations.

According to him, security agencies have been directed to ensure the safety of lives and property of the people of the area.

Matane noted that the governor thanked the residence of Lambata town for their understanding in complying with the curfew.(NAN) (www.nannewsng.com)

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Edited by Kayode Olaitan

Foreign

Sri Lanka declares curfew in capital following clashes

Sri Lanka declares curfew in capital following clashes

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Colombo, July 14, 2022 (Xinhua/NAN) Sri Lanka’s Department of Government Information on Thursday said that a curfew has been declared in the Colombo district from noon on Thursday till 5.00 a.m. on Friday.

This followed clashes between protesters and security forces a day earlier.

Sri Lanka’s acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Wednesday declared a nationwide state of emergency after thousands of protesters took over the Prime Minister’s Office in Colombo calling for his resignation.

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who left the country early Wednesday amid severe economic turmoil in the South Asian country, is set to announce his resignation later in the day.

The Parliament Speaker’s office has said. (Xinhua/NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

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Edited by Cecilia Odey/Tayo Ikujuni

 

Defence/Security

Gov. Fintiri imposes curfew in 2 LGAs

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By Ibrahim Kado

Yola, June 9, 2022  (NAN)  Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has imposed curfew in parts of Lamurde and Guyuk Local Government Areas (LGAs) following renewed communal clashes.

Fintiri disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday evening in Yola by Mr Humwashi Wonosikou, his Press Secretary.

According to the statement, the curfew will last between 5 p.m. and 6 a.m. until it is reviewed.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the clash erupted on Monday morning but the deployment of security personnel has brought relative peace to the area.

“Following renewed clashes in parts of two Local Government Areas of Lamurde and Guyuk in the Southern Adamawa, the State Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri has imposed a curfew on the towns of Lafiya and Boshikiri,  as well as the surrounding villages of Mumseri, Mere, Kupte and Zakawon with immediate effect.

“The government is disturbed by the recurring communal clashes.

“Criminals are challenging the government’s resolve and we are going to pursue them to the farthest end possible.

“We have exhausted all the means to arrest the situation in that area. It now requires a whole new approach because we have been left with no option,” the statement said.

Fintiri said that government was concerned about the persisting tensions and reported attempts by some people to take the laws into their hands by attacking individuals and private facilities, as well as public property.

“All citizens are, therefore, directed to abide by the directive to enable security personnel to maintain law and order in the affected areas and deal with those attempting to foment trouble by taking advantage of the situation to perpetrate crimes“, the statement quoted the governor as saying.

Fintiri, while calling for calm, expressed sympathy with the families of those affected by the crisis. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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Edited  by Chidinma Agu/Kingsley Kubeyinje

Defence/Security

Insecurity: Gov. Fintiri reviews curfew to allow Ramadan lectures

Insecurity: Gov. Fintiri reviews curfew to allow Ramadan lectures

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By Ibrahim Kado
Yola, April 6, 2022 (NAN) Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has reviewed the curfew imposed on Yola North, Yola South and Girei Local Councils.

Mr Humwashi Wonosikou, Press Secretary to the governor, made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday in Yola.

The curfew was earlier imposed, as result of continued activities of hoodlums and other miscreants using tricycles and motorcycles to terrorise residents.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that state government had in February 2021 imposed a night curfew on the affected Councils through the Adamawa State Restriction of Movement of Tricycles/Motorcycles Executive Order No.1 of 2021.

The restriction order had also prescribed a sentence of six months imprisonment, with an option of fine, or both, in addition to forfeiting tricycles or motorcycles caught in the act.

But according to the Wednesday’s statement, the curfew, which was from 10pm to 5am, is now to begin from 11pm to 5am daily during the period of Ramadan Fasting, adding that the review was immediate.

“The development is to enable the Muslim faithful to partake in tafsir sessions during the period,” he said.

“Gov. Fintiri, however, directed security agencies to beef up security across the State, especially in the three councils of Yola North, Yola South and Girei, by deploying more service personnel to keep watch.

“They are also to ensure the security of lives and property of residents of the state,” the statement said.

He warned that anyone found wanting during the period would be made to face the wrath of the law.

“The governor added that Security agencies will continue to discharge their duties and residents are urged to cooperate with them to maintain the status of Adamawa State as one of the most peaceful,” he said.

Wonosikou said that the governor urged residents to maintain the hard earned peace restored by the administration in the State.

He appealed to residents not to encourage any action that might turn back the clock, but to keep living in harmony and strengthen the unity and peaceful co-existence the people were known for. (NAN) www.nannews.ng
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Edited by Ariwodola Idowu/Donald Ugwu

Foreign

Philippines lifts curfew in capital amid lower COVID-19 cases

Philippines lifts curfew in capital amid lower COVID-19 cases

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Manila, Nov. 4, 2021 (dpa/ NAN) The Philippine government lifted a curfew imposed in the capital more than one year ago as part of coronavirus restrictions amid lower COVID-19 cases in the country.

Benjamin Abalos Jr, chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, said on Thursday.

He said the lifting of the curfew would allow malls and other commercial establishments to extend operating hours ahead of the Christmas holidays.

According to him, the longer hours would help avoid overcrowding and traffic as more people go out of their homes amid less restrictions.

“We need to anticipate possible superspread events, the mayors in Metro Manila have spoken to commercial establishments to extend their operating hours so that people do not crowd inside,” Abalos said.

He stressed that while the coronavirus-related curfew was already lifted, curfews imposed by some local governments on minors were still in effect.

The Philippine government imposed a nine-hour night curfew in Metro Manila in March 2020 at the start of the coronavirus lockdown in the country.

The curfew hours were later shortened as restrictions eased.

The last curfew was just four hours from 12 midnight to 4 am.

The Philippines’ total COVID-19 caseload was at more than 2.79 million on Wednesday, when the Department of Health reported a nine-month low in daily confirmed cases and the death toll was at 43,586.

Health authorities said the number of cases was also declining as more people received vaccinations against the virus.

As of Nov. 3, more than 28.19 million people or over 25 per cent of the country’s total population have been fully vaccinated, the department said. (dpa/ NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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Edited by Ummul Idris/Salif Atojoko

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Foreign

Sri Lanka extends nationwide quarantine curfew till Oct. 1

Sri Lanka extends nationwide quarantine curfew till Oct. 1

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By Ummul Idris

Colombo, Sept. 17, 2021 (Xinhua/NAN) Sri Lanka’s Health Minister, Keheliya Rambukwella said the nationwide quarantine curfew which had come into effect from August had been extended till Oct. 1 to curb the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19).

The minister made the announcement on Friday after a meeting with the country’s Presidential Task Force on COVID-19.

He said that the president had decided to extend the quarantine curfew till 4:00 a.m. local time on Oct. 1.

He, however, said government essential services impacting the economy will be allowed to function during the curfew.

“ I will be consulting with Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa to decide which government institutions will be kept open as essential services that contribute to the economy.

“While the lockdown is in progress, I urge all citizens to get the available vaccines as soon as possible,’’ he said.

Sri Lanka was to lift the ongoing quarantine curfew on Sept. 21 but extended it following a recommendation from the health experts.

According to health experts, the country is facing a rapid spread of the Delta variant of the virus with 498,694 people infected with the virus since March last year and 11,817 people dead from the virus. (Xinhua/NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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(Edited by Emmanuel Yashim)

Defence/Security

Zamfara imposes dusk-to-down curfew, closes schools

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By Ibrahim Ahmad

Gusau, Sept. 1, 2021 (NAN) The  Zamfara Government on Wednesday announced a dusk-to-down curfew on 13 local government areas in the state.

Commissioner of Police in the state Ayuba Elkana announced the curfew while addressing newsmen in Gusau.

Elkana said that the curfew is with immediate effect from 6 p.m. to 6 a. m. daily in the 13 local government areas except Gusau, the state capital.

According to him, the curfew takes effect from 8 p.m. to 6 a. m in Gusau, the state capital until further notice.

He said that the curfew had been imposed as part of measures to tackle the growing banditry and kidnapping in the state.

The commissioner also announced the total and immediate closure of “all schools in the state.”

Elkana said that the measures followed the increasing rate of attacks and abduction of school pupils, students and even teachers in schools across the state.

The commissioner, however, declined comment on alleged reports of a fresh abduction of school students in parts of the state on Wednesday, including a secondary school in Kaya, Maradun Local Government area of the state.(NAN) (www.nan.ng)

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Edited by Shuaib Sadiq/Kayode Olaitan

Foreign

COVID-19: Cambodia imposes curfew to curb Delta variant

COVID-19: Cambodia imposes curfew to curb Delta variant

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Phnom Penh, 29, 2021 (Xinhua/NAN) Cambodia has decided to impose a night curfew in the capital Phnom Penh, provincial towns and populated areas for two weeks, starting from July 30 to Aug. 12.

The curfew is to curb the spread of Delta COVID-19 variant, Prime Minister, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, said.

“Impose curfew from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. in parts or throughout territories under your jurisdiction, especially in Phnom Penh capital city, provincial towns and populated areas,” he ordered on Wednesday night.

This was an instruction to the municipal and provincial governors.

Hun Sen also advised authorities across the country to strictly enforce COVID-19 measures in order to prevent the spread of the Delta variant in the community.

On Wednesday night, the prime minister also issued a directive, mandating lockdowns in eight provinces, namely: Koh Kong, Pursat, Battambang, Pailin, Banteay Meanchey, Oddar Meanchey, Preah Vihear and Siem Reap.

Phnom Penh Municipal Gov. Khuong Sreng, issued a statement on Thursday, imposing a curfew in the capital.

“All kinds of travelling, work, and business must be temporarily suspended from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m.,” he said.

The governor said any private gatherings with more than 10 people would also be prohibited for two weeks in the capital.

The measures came after the Southeast Asian nation witnessed a surge in Delta variant cases in recent days.

Cambodia logged 765 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, pushing the national total caseload to 75,917, the health ministry said.

It added that 11 new fatalities were recorded, taking the overall death toll to 1,350. (Xinhua/NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

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Edited by Cecilia Odey/Salif Atojoko

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Turkey lifts curfew, travel restrictions after almost 1 year

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Istanbul, July 1, 2021 (dpa/NAN) Evening and weekend curfews along with restrictions on intercity travels that were put in place over half a year ago were scrapped across Turkey starting on Thursday.

The country’s Interior Ministry said this on Thursday in Istanbul adding that caps on a  number of patrons in restaurants both indoor and outdoors had also been lifted.

The ministry said that  offices would be  allowed to operate as normal and cinemas and theatres could once again welcome guests.

According to the ministry, The mask requirement for public spaces continues to apply, and hygiene and distance rules must continue to be observed,

It stated that weddings and concerts might also take place, as long as social distancing requirements could  be met.

However, it warned that dances where the minimum distance could not be kept would remain banned.

It  also said  that music might  only be played in bars or other facilities until midnight.

The Turkish Society for Respiratory Research had  warned against the easing of measures, given the spread of the more virulent Delta variant around the world.

In Turkey, exit restrictions were in effect on weekends starting in November, and then later also imposed on weeknights.

Restaurants and cafes, for example, remained closed for weeks and could only offer delivery services.

Then, at the end of April, the government imposed a 17-day hard lockdown.

The number of new daily infections was falling in Turkey. Currently, between 5,000 and 6,000 new cases were recorded every day in the country of 84 million.

Some 40 per cent of the population had  received at least one vaccine dose. (dpa/NAN)

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Edited by Cecilia Odey/Peter  Dada

Community

Mai Tangale: Group appeals to Gombe govt. to lift curfew imposed on Biliri LG

A cross section of the elders at the press conference

 

Mai Tangale: Group appeals to Gombe govt. to lift curfew imposed on Biliri LG

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By Polycarp Auta

Jos, June 18, 2021 (NAN) The Tangale Community Development Association (TCDA), has advised the Gombe State Government to lift the curfew imposed on Biliri Local Government Area of the state.

Dr. Daniel Maddo, a trustee of the association, made the call at a press conference on Friday in Jos, saying that the curfew has lasted for over four months.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the state government imposed the curfew in the locality following the tension that followed the appointment of Mallam Danladi Maishanu, as the new Mai Tangale.

Maddo said the curfew, imposed since February, has hindered the people of the area from going about their lawful businesses.

“Even with the curfew, it has not stopped the isolated killings and kidnapping of our people at night.

“So, we urge the government to lift the curfew for the good of all,” he advised.

The Trustee also called on the government to reverse its decision on the appointment of Maishanu.

Maddo said that government’s action on the matter has violated section 21 (a) of the 1999 constitution (as amended) and the 2020 chieftaincy law of the state.

He explained that Dr Musa Maiyamba, in consonance with the customs and tradition of the people, was duly elected by the kingmakers as the new ruler after the demise of the former Mai Tangale, Dr. Abdu Maisheru.

He said the decision of the government to impose a ruler on the people has thrown the Tangale nation into serious confusion.

The Trustee further advised Maishanu to stop parading himself as the Mai Tangale, in the interest of peace and tranquility.

He said “In line with the State Chieftaincy law and the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr Musa Maiyamba is the duly elected and recognised 16th Mai Tangale.

“Any other person parading himself as the Mai Tangale is an impostor, and so, we wish to advise Mallam Danladi Maishanu to stop parading himself as such in the interest of peace, tranquility and good governance,” he advised.

Maddo further said that if the government fails to reverse the decision, it would approach the court to seek justice and ensure that the right thing is done.

“Tangale people are peace loving and have decided to approach the judiciary in resolving the issues surrounding the stool.

“The judiciary being the last hope of the common man, we hope it will rectify this great injustice done to Tangale people,” he said.

The Trustee also advised the state government to desist from using private security instead of legitimate and lawful security personnel to maintain law and order in the area. (NAN)

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Edited by Vincent Obi