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 banned, 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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