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Nwifuru relaxes curfew in Ebonyi community

The Ebonyi State Government has relaxed the curfew in the Amasiri community following improvements in the investigation of recent violence.

In a recent development, the Ebonyi State Government, led by Governor Francis Nwifuru, has announced a relaxation of the curfew imposed on the Amasiri community due to violence related to the January 29 killings in Okporojo, Oso-Edda. This decision was made public on Tuesday after a meeting of the State Security Council, highlighting a significant shift in the security approach to the area. Governor Nwifuru noted that intelligence reports and advancements in the ongoing investigation justified this change, indicating that the situation has become more stable.

Governor Nwifuru elaborated that the adjusted curfew will now allow movement in the affected areas from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, a move aimed at restoring normalcy and facilitating life in the community. The Governor assured citizens that the government is committed to ensuring safety while further investigations continue. He underscored the importance of peace in Amasiri and Okporojo communities, stressing that additional measures will be taken to secure the area and prevent future incidents.

In light of the ongoing unrest, the government has also pledged to prosecute individuals connected to the violence. This commitment to accountability reflects a broader strategy to address the root causes of conflict in the region while ensuring that law enforcement takes necessary actions against perpetrators. The actions taken by the Ebonyi State Government may influence public perception of governance and safety in the locality and are critical in shaping the community's resilience moving forward.

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