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Hyacinth Alia, governor of Benue, has imposed a 24-hour curfew in the Ukum LGA of the state after a protest and killings in the area.declared the curfew at a news conference in Makurdi, the capital of Benue, shortly after a security council meeting.
The governor expressed shock at the security challenges in Ukum, which he said have “resulted in lawlessness, destruction of government properties, and threats to lives”.He urged all stakeholders and security agencies to adhere strictly to the curfew to safeguard residents and their properties.
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