The chairman of Gboko Local Government Area (LGA) in Benue State, Torseer Yina, has announced a dusk‑to‑dawn curfew following a protest by okada riders that turned violent.
According to the LGA administration, the curfew is intended to restore peace and prevent further clashes after the unrest escalated.
The protest involved local okada (motorcycle taxi) operators, whose demonstration reportedly became violent, prompting authorities to intervene.
Yina’s directive orders residents to remain indoors from sunset until sunrise until the situation stabilises, with security agencies tasked with enforcing the order.
Okada riders are a common mode of transport across Nigeria, and disputes involving them sometimes lead to public disturbances, prompting local officials to take measures such as curfews to maintain order.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>