The dusk-to-dawn curfew established in the Keffi Local Government Area in response to the protest’s violent aftermath has already been lifted.
The local government council, in a statement signed by Chairman Muhammad Baba Shehu, stated that the curfew was lifted following contact with security services, who assured there was no need for concern.
“The Keffi Local Government Council, after due consultation with the security agencies in Keffi, and on the strength of the security agencies’ advise who carefully analysed data on the current national hunger protest, suggested that for now there is no cause for alarm,” the statement read.
“Accordingly, I have the honour to officially suspend the curfew earlier on put in place from 6 pm to 6 am, with immediate effect.”
The council assured residents that security personnel will be vigilant and monitor the areas for any suspicious movement or incident.
See the full statement issued by the Keffi LG Council below:
SUSPENSION OF CURFEW IN KEFFI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA ARISING FROM NATIONAL AUGUST 1ST PROTEST
The Keffi Local Government Council, after due consultation with the security agencies in Keffi, and on the strength of the security agencies advise who carefully analysed data on the current national hunger protest, suggested that for now there is no cause for alarm.
Accordingly, I have the honour to officially suspend the curfew earlier on put in place from 6pm to 6am, with immediate effect.
Meanwhile, security agencies will be on the alert for any suspicious movement as the situation unfolds.
Let me convey the council’s profound appreciation to the Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, Engr. A.A. Sule for his sustained moral support.
My appreciation to the federal and state security agencies for managing the protest in-line with relevant extant laws.
My appreciation goes to His Royal Highness, the Emir of Keffi for his fatherly role played during the protest.
I also appreciate the good people of Keffi for exhibiting a high sense of maturity during the protest, despite little challenges perpetuated by some miscreants.
Finally, I want to use this medium to convey the council’s regret for any inconvenience the curfew might have cause the innocent citizens.
Hon. Muhammad Baba Shehu
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