Governor Soludo has imposed six o’clock in the evening to six o’clock in the morning curfew for commercial motorcycle riders, shuttle buses and tricycle riders in eight local government areas of Anambra State, starting from Monday, 30th May, 2022.

 

Governor Soludo who was speaking during a statewide radio and television broadcast said that security is foundational in the efforts of his administration to enthrone a livable and prosperous homeland.

 

The local government areas include Aguata, Ihiala, Ekwusigo, Nnewi North and South, Ogbaru as well as Orumba North and South.

Governor Soludo who stressed that the directive will be reviewed in a fortnight, ordered security officials to begin immediate enforcement of the directive.

 

The Governor announced that in addition to the ten-million-naira reward for Information about killers of Honourable Okechukwu Okoye and his aid, one million naira will be given to anyone who provides information leading to the arrest of anyone or group linked in any of these atrocious tendencies, as well as information about anyone or location where hard drugs are manufactured in the state.

According to the Governor who asked Union leaders to report their members who are involved in criminal activities, the measures are meant to address the spate of insecurity in the state.

 

While stressing that no part of Anambra shall be used for criminal activities, the Governor pointed out that the state government will revoke and acquire any land found to be used and occupied by criminals, charging community vigilantes to rise up to the occasion.

 

He also charged all landlords to begin operation know your tenants where they would have a special register for their tenants with information such as occupation, among others, calling on market leaders, hotel managements and stakeholders to join hands with the government through weekly security reports to the State Government.

While asking transporters and commuters to report suspicious passengers to the relevant authorities, Professor Soludo maintained that re-registration of vehicles used for transportation will commence with immediate effect, as a way of checking fake transporters.

 

He charged all fuel stations to place cameras in their stations, to trace criminals, expressing optimism that the challenges

 

would pass as such tough beginnings usually foretells a glorious future, enjoining religious leaders to continue to pray for the state to succeed.

 

The Governor was flanked by Security Chiefs in the state.