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General News of Monday, 17 February 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Bayelsa: Police extend curfew for six extra days

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The Bayelsa State Police Command has extended the curfew imposed across eight Local Government Areas of the state for six extra days.

This is coming after the State Commissioner of Police, Uche Anozie declared a dusk- to- dawn curfew from Friday to Sunday to check the breakdown of law and order.

Anozie extended the curfew to February 23 from 10pm to 6pm following what he described as credible intelligence available to the police command.

His words: “The Bayelsa State police command wishes to commend the general public over their good conduct in observing the dusk to dawn curfew imposed on the state as a result of violent protest that accompanied the Supreme Court judgment on Thursday, February 13.

“On the other hand, in the light of credible intelligence available to the command vis-a-vis the prevailing security situation in Bayelsa State, the command has deemed it necessary to review and extend the curfew to Sunday, February 23, 2020, with effect from today February 17th, 2020 from 10pm to 6am.

“Members of the public are advised to remain indoors as security agencies will be out to arrest anyone who violates the curfew and such outlaws will be prosecuted.

“They are also advised to remain calm as the command is poised to ensure the safety of lives and property in the state.”

Last week, a violent protest occurred after the Supreme Court nullified the election of All Progressive Candidate, David Lyon.

The mob occupied major streets and the Government house bearing APC flags as they went about vandalizing properties, protesting their displeasure over the supreme court ruling.

The Peoples Democratic Party secretariat in Yenagoa was destroyed as well as the private residence of the former governor of the state, Seriake Dickson, and the Bayelsa Broadcasting Corporation.