Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has imposed night curfew at all entry and exit points with Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa and Imo States.

Governor Wike in State broadcast on Tuesday said the curfew which takes effect from Wednesday night, is necessitated by the recent security breaches and deadly attacks on security personnel by yet to be identified gunmen.

“The Government of Rivers State has decided to restrict night movements into and out of the State from the land borders of the State.

“Consequently, a night curfew is hereby imposed and no person or vehicle is allowed into and out of Rivers State from 8.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m. from tomorrow (Wednesday) 28 April 2021 until further notice.

“We wish to advise that those who have any legitimate need or reason to come into or go out of the State must do so before 8.00 p.m. when the curfew shall come into force daily.”

The governor stated that security agencies have been posted to monitor and enforce strict compliance with the curfew at all borders and or entry and exit points with Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa and Imo States.

He explained that on Saturday some innocent officers of the Customs, Police and Civil Defence services on their duty posts along the Port Harcourt - Owerri Expressway were ambushed and gruesomely murdered in cold blood by armed attackers.

And similarly, on Sunday, the State witnessed another deadly attack and killing of officers and men of the Nigerian Army right in their duty post at Abua town in Abua Odual Local Government Area of the State.

The governor said although the security agencies are investigating these attacks with a view to bringing the perpetrators to justice, nobody yet knows where and when the next attack would take place.

“Neither do we also know the motives of the deranged characters or group behind these senseless assault on our State and the lives of security operatives working to keep us safe and secure.

“However, what is obvious is that the attackers and their sponsors are people who came from outside Rivers State, and as a Government, we are determined to do everything within our powers to prevent the re-occurrence of such senseless and murderous acts aimed at creating an atmosphere of gross insecurity and panic among the citizens.

“In view of what is going on therefore and its implications to the security of the State and citizens, and in discharge of our constitutional responsibility in that regard, the Government of Rivers State has decided to restrict night movements into and out of the State from the land borders of the State.”

The governor urged all citizens of the State to be vigilant and report every useful intelligence or suspicious movements to the security agencies for immediate action.

He advised the people to understand that these are strange times and nothing can be more paramount than their collective safety and security.


Kelvin Ebiri
Special Assistant (Media) Rivers State Governor

STATE BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY NYESOM EZENWO WIKE, CON, GSSRS, POS ON THE RECENT SECURITY BREACHES IN RIVERS STATE

My dear people of Rivers State

You are aware of the recent security breaches and deadly attacks on security personnel by yet to be identified gunmen and brigands.

2. On Saturday 24th the April 2021 some innocent officers of the Customs, Police and Civil Defence services on their duty posts along the Port Harcourt – Owerri express way were ambushed and gruesomely murdered in cold blood by armed attackers.

3. The next day, that is, Sunday, 25th April 2021, the State witnessed another deadly attack and killing of officers and men of the Nigerian Army right in their duty post at Abua town in Abua/Odual Local Government Area of the State.

4. Although the security agencies are investigating these attacks with a view to bringing the perpetrators to justice, nobody yet knows where and when the next attack would take place; neither do we also know the motives of the deranged characters or group behind these senseless assault on our State and the lives of security operatives working to keep us safe and secure.

5. However, what is obvious is that the attackers and their sponsors are people who came from outside Rivers State, and as a Government, we are determined to do everything within our powers to prevent the reoccurrence of such senseless and murderous acts aimed at creating an atmosphere of gross insecurity and panic among the citizens.

6. In view of what is going on therefore and its implications to the security of the State and citizens, and in discharge of our constitutional responsibility in that regard, the Government of Rivers State has decided to restrict night movements into and out of the State from the land borders of the State.

7. Consequently, a night curfew is hereby imposed and no person or vehicle is allowed into and out of Rivers State from 8.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m. from tomorrow 28th April 2021 until further notice.

8. We wish to advise that those who have any legitimate need or reason to come into or go out of the State must do so before 8.00 p.m. when the curfew shall come into force daily.

9. Security agencies have been posted to monitor and enforce strict compliance with the curfew at all our land borders and or entry and exit points with Abia, Akwa-Ibom, Bayelsa and Imo States.

10. We call all citizens to understand that these are strange times and nothing can be more paramount than our collective safety and security.

11. We therefore urge everyone to be vigilant and report every useful intelligence or suspicious movements to the security agencies for immediate actions.

12. Thank you and may God bless Rivers State.

TonyeBarcanista:


Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has imposed night curfew at all entry and exit points with Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa and Imo States.

Governor Wike in State broadcast on Tuesday said the curfew which takes effect from Wednesday night, is necessitated by the recent security breaches and deadly attacks on security personnel by yet to be identified gunmen.

“The Government of Rivers State has decided to restrict night movements into and out of the State from the land borders of the State.

“Consequently, a night curfew is hereby imposed and no person or vehicle is allowed into and out of Rivers State from 8.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m. from tomorrow (Wednesday) 28 April 2021 until further notice.

“We wish to advise that those who have any legitimate need or reason to come into or go out of the State must do so before 8.00 p.m. when the curfew shall come into force daily.”

The governor stated that security agencies have been posted to monitor and enforce strict compliance with the curfew at all borders and or entry and exit points with Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa and Imo States.

He explained that on Saturday some innocent officers of the Customs, Police and Civil Defence services on their duty posts along the Port Harcourt - Owerri Expressway were ambushed and gruesomely murdered in cold blood by armed attackers.

And similarly, on Sunday, the State witnessed another deadly attack and killing of officers and men of the Nigerian Army right in their duty post at Abua town in Abua Odual Local Government Area of the State.

The governor said although the security agencies are investigating these attacks with a view to bringing the perpetrators to justice, nobody yet knows where and when the next attack would take place.

“Neither do we also know the motives of the deranged characters or group behind these senseless assault on our State and the lives of security operatives working to keep us safe and secure.

“However, what is obvious is that the attackers and their sponsors are people who came from outside Rivers State, and as a Government, we are determined to do everything within our powers to prevent the re-occurrence of such senseless and murderous acts aimed at creating an atmosphere of gross insecurity and panic among the citizens.

“In view of what is going on therefore and its implications to the security of the State and citizens, and in discharge of our constitutional responsibility in that regard, the Government of Rivers State has decided to restrict night movements into and out of the State from the land borders of the State.”

The governor urged all citizens of the State to be vigilant and report every useful intelligence or suspicious movements to the security agencies for immediate action.

He advised the people to understand that these are strange times and nothing can be more paramount than their collective safety and security.


Kelvin Ebiri
Special Assistant (Media) Rivers State Governor

helinuss:


Outsiders? Hahahahaha

Is Rivers state no longer part of your Biafra?

igbozionism:


This man is not in tune with current realities. This is no more the ipob of obigbo. these guys are now armed and the military cannot enforce curfew anymore

igbozionism:


This man is not in tune with current realities. This is no more the ipob of obigbo. these guys are now armed and the military cannot enforce curfew anymore

igbozionism:


This man is not in tune with current realities. This is no more the ipob of obigbo. these guys are now armed and the military cannot enforce curfew anymore.
This governor just sent people that will impose this curfew to their early death. This is time to negotiate and bring peace to the former eastern region

BigSarah:


Are you saying IPOB is responsible for the attacks on security operatives in Rivers state?

helinues:


Tell UGM abi na UGU to stop the unnecessary attack first

TonyeBarcanista:

Who are the cowards? If they are well armed why can't they come out in the open to engage the military or even police?

Anyway, Rivers state won't tolerate anybody or group to turn our peaceful state into theatre of war. I pity anybody that will want to pull this kind of stunt again.

igbozionism:

I never said that

TonyeBarcanista:

There is nothing like Unknown gunmen... The gunmen are known and are politically sponsored. Irrespective of whoever they are or their motive, Rivers state will not accommodate them.

Lajet:
Wicked Wike always ready to punish Rivers state people. Any small thing he will impose a curfew. power-drunk Dictator

igbozionism:

you are not in tune with reality. soldiers were killed at isiokpo, the capital of ikwerre LGA and you believe it was done by outsiders from another state?

Lajet:
Wicked Wike always ready to punish Rivers state people. Any small thing he will impose a curfew. power-drunk Dictator

afroniger:
Wike should not allow Rivers become another Imo because it is starting to look like it could. The socalled 'Unknown Gunmen' should be treated like terrorists. No mercy should be shown to them, because if left alone they will later graduate to terrorizing ordinary Rivers people.

rottennaija:


He has already started taking appropriate measures

legitnow:





THIS CURFEW WILL LEAD TO RIVERS STATE TURNING INTO A WAR ZONE.

legitnow:
VERY GOOD, NOW, THE ARMY SHOULD COME OUT ON THE STREET TO ENFORCE IT.




THOSE DAYZ WEN CURFEW IS ORDERED AND PEOPLE GO DEY FEAR IS GONE.



NOW THE ARMY IS AFRIAD.

TonyeBarcanista:
My advice to gunmen, whoever they are, is for.them to leave Rivers state because the people and the government will not tolerate their madness.

Homeboiy:
It won’t still stop another attack

rottennaija:


He has already started taking appropriate measures