Friday, December 5, 2025 - The authority in Omala Local Government Area of Kogi State has declared a dusk-to-dawn curfew in all 11 wards of the local government.
The curfew is expected to commence from 7:00 pm to 6:00 am,
effective from December 2, 2025, until further notice.
The LGA also declared 24-hour security surveillance and
patrol in the communities with instructions for worshippers to restrict
religious gatherings in view of the prevailing security situation across the
country.
Chairman of the local government, Hon. Edibo Peter Mark,
announced the curfew in a statement on Wednesday, Dec. 3.
The statement noted that the curfew was part of urgent
security measures to safeguard lives and property across the LGA.
Hon Mark therefore ordered that intensive stop-and-search
operations will be carried out at all border points of the LGA, with Joint Task
Force personnel deployed on full patrol.
He said, “All public gatherings, including Moulud, Christian
vigils, and similar programs, are suspended.
“Festival fireworks have been bann ed, while Sunday services
and mosque prayers must be conducted briefly and concluded swiftly.”
The chairman, however, assured residents that security
operatives will maintain 24-hour patrols throughout the festive period to
ensure peace and stability. He called on residents to comply with this
executive order and cooperate with security agencies for the overall safety of
the local government.
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