Interior Ministry imposes curfew in Walewale
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According to an official statement issued on Saturday, February 15, 2025, by Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, the curfew will be enforced from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM daily, starting immediately.
The Ministry of the Interior has announced a curfew in Walewale and nearby communities in the North East Region, following recommendations from the North East Regional Security Council.
According to an official statement issued on Saturday, February 15, 2025, by Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, the curfew will be enforced from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM daily, starting immediately.
The government has urged traditional leaders, community elders, and the youth to exercise restraint and explore peaceful resolutions to ongoing tensions in the area.
In addition to the curfew, authorities have imposed a complete ban on the possession of firearms, ammunition, and other dangerous weapons within Walewale and its surroundings. The statement emphasized that individuals caught with such items will face arrest and prosecution.
The government reassured residents of its commitment to maintaining peace and security, urging public cooperation to restore stability in the region.
