Gov. Uzodimma Imposes Curfew on Nine LGAs in Orlu Zone Imo

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Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has imposed a dusk to dawn curfew on nine local councils in Orlu zone of the state.
The governor took the action after what he called “the activities of a group of militants that unleashed mayhem at residents of Orlu in Imo State

Unofficial reports have said the clash was between soldiers and the security network inspired by Indigenous People of Biafra(IPOB).
Though the cause of the clash is not yet clear at the time of filing this report, but according to governor Uzodimma the ESN militants killed and maimed innocent citizens which is why he inmediately invited security agencies to fish out the militants.

Affected by the curfew are Orlu, Orsu, Oru East, Oru West, Ideato North, Ideato South, Njaba, Isu, Nwangele and Nkwerre local government areas of Orlu zone.The governor advised the residents of the affected LGAs to abide by the curfew as anyone who violates it will be treated as a suspect.

Governor Uzodimma further Stated that security agencies have been directed to carry out a 24-hour patrol and that law abiding citizens can go about their businesses without fear of molestation even as he condoled with the families of the bereaved, assuring them that those who committed the heinous crime against them and their loved ones will not go unpunished

Uzodimma also posited the perpetrators of the carnage were out to paint a picture of near break down of law and order in Orlu area, noting that government condemns in its entirety acts of extreme hooliganism and brigandage.

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