The Nasarawa State government has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on the Karu Local Government Area after the #EndBadGovernance protests turned violent.
The curfew was declared following the destruction, looting, stealing, highway blockade, and vandalism that trailed the demonstration in the Mararraba area, the border between Nasarawa State and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
According to the media aide to the Karu LGA Chairman, Danbaba Magaji, “The Executive Chairman of Karu Local Government Council, James Thomas, after due consideration, has imposed a curfew across Karu LGA from 6 pm to 6 am from today until further notice.”
The authorities explained that the curfew “was imposed as a precautionary measure to ensure the full security of Karu LGA.”
They added, “The curfew will restrict the movement of people, Okada and Keke riders, all shop owners, and motorists in Karu LGA.”
The curfew comes after thousands of Nigerians took to the streets across the country to protest against the hardship in the country, leading to fears of violence and disruption of businesses.