Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel has extended the curfew in the state to 7 am on Saturday in order to ensure full return of normalcy.
The governor announced the extension in a statement issued on Friday by the Commissioner for Information Ini Ememobong.
The curfew declared earlier by the governor was to elapse by midday Friday.
“This extension has become necessary because of the overriding interest of the public and the inevitable need to protect lives and property of the citizens,” he said.
Mr Emmanuel directed total cessation of movement during the period, saying, “Only those on essential duties, who must show proper means of identification will be allowed to move.
“All law abiding citizens are to remain at home, security agencies have been briefed to strictly enforce this order.”
