The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, acting on the advice of the National Security Council, has imposed a curfew on Nalerigu Township and its surrounding areas in the North East Region.

The curfew, enacted through an Executive Instrument, takes effect from Thursday, December 18, 2025, and will run daily from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

In a statement, the government urged chiefs, elders, opinion leaders, youth, and residents to exercise restraint and resolve community challenges through non-violent means, underscoring the importance of maintaining peace.

As part of the security measures, all persons in Nalerigu and its environs are prohibited from carrying arms, ammunition, or any offensive weapons. Anyone found in possession of such items will face arrest and prosecution.

Additional restrictions during the curfew include:


  • A ban on the movement of motorbikes


  • A prohibition on wearing smocks


  • A ban on selling fuel in containers


  • A prohibition on unlawful assemblies

Authorities have called on residents to fully comply with the directives to ensure the safety and security of the area during the curfew period.