Governor Babangida Aliyu: slams curfew on Minna, Suleija

The Niger government has declared a curfew in some parts of the state to avoid a breakdown of law and order after the election.

Gov. Babangida Aliyu of Niger disclosed this on Tuesday in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Saidu Kpaki, in Minna.

It said the affected areas are Minna, Suleja, Kontagora, Bida and Mokwa, adding that the curfew would start from 6 p.m. on Tuesday to 8 a.m. on Wednesday.

“I call on all Nigerlites to eschew violence. For me, the victory of the All Progressives Congress (AP) candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari and other candidates of the National Assembly in Niger should be celebrated and not desecrated by violence.

“We must understand that our democracy has thrived and Nigeria as a country must remain an indivisible entity with common interest and articulated developmental aspiration.’’

The statement pointed out that the elections in the state was peaceful, devoid of irregularities, adding that the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the state should be commended for allowing the wish of the people to prevail.