List of States With Curfew in Nigeria
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Many states in Nigeria have imposed curfews to manage the spread of COVID-19 and insecurity in the country
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To make traveling safe, we have compiled a list of Nigerian states with curfew
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The list will include curfew time and free hours for movement within these states
The state of insecurity and COVID-19 in the country has led many state governors to take drastic steps, including imposing a curfew.
This article contains the states with curfew in Nigeria and their restricted hours.
Abia (10 am to 6 pm)
On the 5th of April 2020, Abia state governor, Okezie Ikpeazu declared a curfew from 10 pm to 6 am in Umuahia and Aba.
The curfew was imposed on the back of reports of multiple attacks in the state.
Anambra (7 pm to 6 am)
Anambra is another southeastern state that has suffered attacks from gunmen.
Since April 26, 2021, Governor Willie Obiano has imposed a 7 pm to 6 am curfew in Igbariam, Aguleri, Umueri, Nteje, and Awkuzu communities.
Bayelsa (8 pm to 6 am)
Bayelsa State is the most Nigerian state to impose a curfew. In this instance, the curfew is aimed at restricting the spread of new variants of COVID-19.
The curfew takes effect from Sunday 16th May 2021 and it runs from 8 pm to 6 am daily.
Ebonyi State (8 pm to 6 am)
Since April April 28, 2021, Ebonyi state governor, Dave Umahi has imposed a partial curfew from 8 pm to 6 am.
The curfew is restricted to the border areas to prevent armed men from entering the city.
Imo (6 pm to 6 am)
Hope Uzodinma imposed a curfew on the Orlu community in Imo state after unknown gunmen attacked and killed some Nigerian soldiers.
Despite the 6 pm to 6 am curfew, they have been continuous attacks in various areas of the state.
Rivers State (10 pm to 6 am)
Rivers State has faced its own fair share of attacks from unknown gunmen recently.
To prevent attacks in the state, Governor Wike imposed a curfew from 10 pm to 6 am every day.
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Apart from the above states with curfew, the Federal Government has imposed a nationwide curfew from 12 am to 4 am daily.
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