The Benue State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Katsina-Ala town of the state with effect from Monday, April 22.
This is part of efforts to restore peace and ensure the security of lives and property in that part of the state.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary, CPS, to the Acting Governor, Ogaba Ede, said the curfew which is with immediate effect would be reviewed as the situation demands.
The curfew is coming on the heels of the recent conflict between the Ikurav and Shitile people which led to the loss of lives.
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Part of the statement read, “The Acting Governor of the State, Benson Abounu urges the people of Katsina-Ala to cooperate with security operatives by obeying the curfew.
“The Government also warns that anyone found fomenting trouble in the area or in other parts of the state will be apprehended and punished according to law.
“The Benue State Government reassures the people that more security personnel have been deployed to Katsina-Ala to end the crisis, and it will continue to give security agencies every needed support to succeed.”
