Niger Imposes Curfew Over Killing Of District Head

Niger State Governor, Abubakar Bello, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in Lambata, a community in Gurara Local Government Area over the killing of a District Head, Mohammed Abdulsafur.
In a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ahmed Matane, the Governor announced a restriction of movement in the town between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. from Sunday 15 January, till further notice is given.
Bello said the curfew was necessary to assist security agencies douse the tension in the area following the brutal killing of Mr Abdulsafur, safeguarding lives and properties, as well as restore law and order.
“Niger State Government condemns in strong terms the violent clash and acts of lawlessness that erupted in Lambata town which led to the murder of the village head”, it stated.
While calling on the residents to remain calm and  cooperate with the security agencies in the urgent task of ensuring that peace and normalcy return to Lambata and its environs, the statement enjoined security agencies to ensure enforcement of the dusk-to-dawn curfew.
Recall that Abdulsafur was attacked by some irate youth at his residence on Saturday, January 14. He was later confirmed dead after he was taken to the Federal Medical Centre, Gawu-Babangida for treatment.
Meanwhile, the State Commissioner of Police, Ayodeji Ogundele, upon his visit to the family of the deceased district head, promised that the perpetrators of the act would be apprehended and be made to face the consequences of their actions.
He urged the family not to take laws into their hands but allow the criminal justice system to take its course.