Prof. Charles Soludo the current Governor of Anambra State has declared a 6am to 6pm curfew in 7 Local Government Areas of the State.
The Governor made the announcement in a statewide broadcast on Wednesday May 25, adding that the affected local governments are Aguata, Ihiala, Ekwusigo, Nnewi North, Nnewi South, Orumba North and Orumba South.
The curfew which takes effect from Friday May 27, will be in force until normalcy returns to the affected areas.
Youths in the area have also been asked to voluntarily assist the security agencies in the strict implementation of the policy. They are also given the authority to seize any such motorcycle or tricycle on the spot.
Earlier, bluebloodz.com reported that some local government in the state were marked for fresh bandit attacks after a threat letter was delivered to them.