By Nneka Nwogwugwu
The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has lifted the two-month-old curfew imposed on the entire state.
The curfew was placed in May in the wake of attacks on security operatives and formations in the state by unknown gunmen.
The governor said the lifting of the curfew will take effect from Wednesday, July 7, 2021.
Wike who disclosed this during a state broadcast on Tuesday reiterated that the state government acknowledges the negative impact of the curfew on business and the social-economic well-being of the state and its residents.
Wike’s Special Assistant on Media, Kelvin Ebiri who relayed the broadcast in a statement said the relaxation of the curfew is sequel to the measurable improvements in the security situation in the state as well as in other neighbouring states.
He explained that in imposing the curfew, the government’s primary concern and interest was and still remains the security of the state, and no sacrifice or price can be said to be too much for the preservation of lives and property.
