.Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has imposed night curfew at all entry and exit points with Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa and Imo States.

Governor Wike in State broadcast on Tuesday said the curfew which takes effect from Wednesday night, is necessitated by the recent security breaches and deadly attacks on security personnel by yet to be identified gunmen.

“The Government of Rivers State has decided to restrict night movements into and out of the State from the land borders of the State.

“Consequently, a night curfew is hereby imposed and no person or vehicle is allowed into and out of Rivers State from 8.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m. from tomorrow (Wednesday) 28 April 2021 until further notice.

“We wish to advise that those who have any legitimate need or reason to come into or go out of the State must do so before 8.00 p.m. when the curfew shall come into force daily.”

The governor stated that security agencies have been posted to monitor and enforce strict compliance with the curfew at all borders and or entry and exit points with Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa and Imo States.

He explained that on Saturday some innocent officers of the Customs, Police and Civil Defence services on their duty posts along the Port Harcourt - Owerri Expressway were ambushed and gruesomely murdered in cold blood by armed attackers.

And similarly, on Sunday, the State witnessed another deadly attack and killing of officers and men of the Nigerian Army right in their duty post at Abua town in Abua Odual Local Government Area of the State.

The governor said although the security agencies are investigating these attacks with a view to bringing the perpetrators to justice, nobody yet knows where and when the next attack would take place.

“Neither do we also know the motives of the deranged characters or group behind these senseless assault on our State and the lives of security operatives working to keep us safe and secure.

“However, what is obvious is that the attackers and their sponsors are people who came from outside Rivers State, and as a Government, we are determined to do everything within our powers to prevent the re-occurrence of such senseless and murderous acts aimed at creating an atmosphere of gross insecurity and panic among the citizens.

“In view of what is going on therefore and its implications to the security of the State and citizens, and in discharge of our constitutional responsibility in that regard, the Government of Rivers State has decided to restrict night movements into and out of the State from the land borders of the State.”

The governor urged all citizens of the State to be vigilant and report every useful intelligence or suspicious movements to the security agencies for immediate action.

He advised the people to understand that these are strange times and nothing can be more paramount than their collective safety and security.


Kelvin Ebiri
Special Assistant (Media) Rivers State Governor

Another wahala .....

Well no more snake waka b dat oo...

Emperor shAaaa of all d things u don do na dis one legit pass....

Na so Governor suppose Dey do...

yam peppe scatter scatter. E don set!

Mr. Proactive. Most attacks have been carried out at night. The slowpoke in Imo is yet to react. He keeps crying to Abuja.

Every local govt where UGM has attacked should be placed on a 7pm to 7am, no vehicular movement curfew. All the criminal spots, raided. Tinted cars should be barred from moving at all, day or night. Hotels & bars must close during this time. All the security forces should be out and about on the roads & streets, anyone found with any type of arms should be shot on sight.

Is this not exposing those securities more to the unknown gun men, is curfew the only security measures our governor's know...make I just no talk wetin dey my mind shaa

Imposing curfew is a good move but a temporary solution to a permanent problem.
After listening to Gov. Ortom, I have started researching on how to apply for assylum for my weak family members.
As for me, I can sleep anywhere anytime even in the creeks

Better safe than sorry

Chris525:


Mr. Proactive. Most attacks have been carried out at night. The slowpoke in Imo is yet to react. He keeps crying to Abuja.

Every local govt where UGM has attacked should be placed on a 7pm to 7am, no vehicular movement curfew. All the criminal spots, raided. Tinted cars should be barred from moving at all, day or night. Hotels & bars must close during this time. All the security forces should be out and about on the roads & streets, anyone found with any type of arms should be shot on sight.

Did you say all these when the marauding Fulanis were killing, raping and maiming the people of the east?

What were your suggestions to the injustice that has been happening to the easterners?

Where were you during the operation Python dance?

I await your answers on those questions

Good

Any Coconut that carry’s it head across that border will be smashed

ok

Burtonj:



Did you say all these when the marauding Fulanis were killing, raping and maiming the people of the east?

What were your suggestions to the injustice that has been happening to the easterners?

Where were you during the operation Python dance?

I await your answers on those questions

It is Crocodile dance you await

Continue

Christistruth00:




It is Crocodile dance you await

Continue

Cry me a river
.
Hypocrisy at it's peak

Wikesagie is a compound fool. How many border entries does Rivers State have with aforementioned sates? Does it include track roads and villages?

Burtonj:



Did you say all these when the marauding Fulanis were killing, raping and maiming the people of the east?

What were your suggestions to the injustice that has been happening to the easterners?

Where were you during the operation Python dance?

I await your answers on those questions

Wike is a Fulani slave and moving target. He knew about ever presence darkness in front of him. Can this dumbass even compare himself with bad form of Chibuike Amaechi as governor?

Idiko1:


Wike is a Fulani slave and moving target. He knew about ever presence darkness in front of him. Can this dumbass even compare himself with bad form of Chibuike Amaechi as governor?

Trying to please his masters

One thing for sure is that the elites will all face what is coming for them.

No place to hide when the time comes, and the time is now

I owe you nothing, not answers, nothing but I do not condone injustice.

Burtonj:



Did you say all these when the marauding Fulanis were killing, raping and maiming the people of the east?

What were your suggestions to the injustice that has been happening to the easterners?

Where were you during the operation Python dance?

I await your answers on those questions

Chris525:

I owe you nothing, not answers, nothing but I do not condone injustice.

Hypocrite

But they could enter via apian-way (bush path).....or take a leisurely night cruise down the river Niger!