Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago of Niger State has imposed a 6pm to 6am curfew on Minna, the state capital, following a surge in killings in the city.
The governor said the movement of commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators is now restricted between 6pm and 6am.
Bago made the announcement during a critical stakeholders’ security meeting with traditional rulers and heads of security agencies at the Government House on Tuesday.
He exempted medical emergencies from the curfew, saying the new measure was aimed at curbing the growing security challenges in the state capital.
Bago said the government would not sit idly, while criminals continued to attack and kill innocent citizens.
He also ordered district, village, and ward heads to commence proper documentation of visitors to their domains.
The governor warned that any house found to be harbouring suspected criminals or drug cartels would be demolished.
Minna has been experiencing a resurgence of thuggery, attacks, and killings, raising concerns among residents.
