Edo gov’t declares curfew in Obazagbon, Ogheghe communities

The Edo State Government has declared a 24-hour curfew in the Obazagbon to Ogheghe axis of the Irhirhi-Arogba-Obazagbon-Ogheghe communities from September 29 to 30. A statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie, said the curfew was to make way for a security exercise in the affected areas. #ENDSARS: Victims groan as […]

Edo gov’t declares curfew in Obazagbon, Ogheghe communities

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state

The Edo State Government has declared a 24-hour curfew in the Obazagbon to Ogheghe axis of the Irhirhi-Arogba-Obazagbon-Ogheghe communities from September 29 to 30.

A statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie, said the curfew was to make way for a security exercise in the affected areas.

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“This is to notify the general public that the Edo State Government has declared a curfew in the Obazagbon to Ogheghe axis of the Irhirhi-Arogba-Obazagbon-Ogheghe Road for 24 hours, starting from September 29 to September 30, 2022.

“Government is conducting a security operation in the area and warns members of the communities to steer clear of the Obazagbon to Ogheghe axis of the road, so as not to endanger themselves.

“Residents in the area are advised to stay indoors as the government embarks on the security exercise.”

He listed the affected areas as Obazagbon Junction to Ogheghe Junction on the Irhirhi-Arogba-Obazagbon-Ogheghe Road and environs; from Ogheghe Junction on the Irhirhi Road up to Ogba River and environs; road connecting Okoroma Junction on the Irhirhi Road to Amagba and environs and from Amagba Junction to Ogba River on the Ogheghe – Obagie Road (link to Sapele Road) and environs.

He said anyone found loitering in the area during the curfew would be arrested.

 

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