ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Following the security exercise in the area, Edo State Government has declared a 24-hour curfew from the Obazagbon to Ogheghe axis of the Irhirhi-Arogba-Obazagbon-Ogheghe road in Benin metropolis.
The security exercise takes off from 12 midnight on 29 September to end by 12 midnight on 30 September.
This was announced by the Secretary to Edo State Government (SSG) Osarodion Ogie, in a statement on Wednesday.
He said: “This is to notify the general public that the Edo State government has declared a curfew in the Obazagbon to Ogheghe axis of the Irhirhi-Arogba-Obazagbon-Ogheghe Road for 24 hours.
“Government is conducting a security operation in the area and warns members of the communities to steer clear of the Obazagbon to Ogheghe axis of the road, so as not to endanger themselves.
“Residents in the area are advised to stay indoors, as the government embarks on the security exercise.”