The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, acting on the advice of the National Security Council, has imposed a curfew on Nalerigu Township and its environs in the North East Region.

The curfew, enacted through an Executive Instrument, takes effect from Thursday, December 18, 2025, between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. daily.

In a statement, the government urged chiefs, elders, opinion leaders, youth, and residents of the area to exercise restraint and use non-violent means to address the challenges confronting the community, emphasising the need to maintain peace.

As part of the security measures, the government has banned all persons in Nalerigu Township and its environs from carrying arms, ammunition, or any offensive weapons. Individuals found in possession of such items will be arrested and prosecuted.

Additional restrictions include:

• A ban on the movement of motorbikes.

• A prohibition on wearing smocks.

• A ban on selling fuel in containers.

• A prohibition on unlawful assemblies.

Authorities have called on residents to comply fully with the directives to ensure the safety and security of the area during the curfew period.