Rivers State Local Government Chief Enforces Nighttime Restriction Following Death of Neighborhood Watch Volunteer

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Mr Lucky Otuo, the Chairman, Andoni Local Government Council, Rivers, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in Ikuru Town following the alleged murder of a vigilance group member.

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Otuo, who also banned the activities of all local vigilance groups in the area, expressed the council’s commitment to the security of lives and property.

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Reports made available to newsmen showed that the incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday.

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The reports further showed that the vigilance group member was allegedly killed following a rivalry between his security group and some youths in Ikuru Town.

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Meanwhile, the ‘Utono Obolo Worldwide’, a socio-cultural organisation in the area, has condemned the alleged killing, describing it as unfortunate.

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In a statement, the Administrator-General, Dr Romsan Dressman, urged security agencies to take decisive measures to avoid further breakdown of law and order.

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“We have observed with dismay, deepening security challenges allegedly linked to unresolved internal wranglings across communities in Andoni.

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“We are urging concerned parties to embrace peace in order to save the residents from further attacks,” he said.

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Dressman condemned the escalation of violence in the area, saying that the tragic death of the young man was unfortunate and condemnable.

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“We commiserate with the family of the victim and all those affected by this unfortunate incident,” he said.

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(NAN)

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