Anambra Govt imposes curfew on 6 communities after 9 were killed

Anambra State government has imposed curfew on six communities after nine people were killed and others injured by unknown armed men.

The curfew was imposed on troubled Igbariam and it’s neighbouring communities of Aguleri, Umueri, Nteje, Awkuzu And Umunya.

In a statement, the Secretary to Anambra state government, Professor Solo Chukwulobelu said the curfew which begins today, Monday, 26th April, 2021, is between 7pm and 6am daily.

The statement advised Anambra indigenes and residents of the state living in these communities to obey the curfew as security personnel are on strict orders to enforce the curfew.

Earlier today, it was reported that residents and students in the affected communities were fleeing as they feared for their lives.