Emeka Moses
The Ebonyi Government has lifted the over three months curfew imposed on Amasiri community, following the violent boundary clash and killings in Okporojo, Edda Local Government of the state.
The lifting was announced after a state security council meeting presided by the state Governor, Francis Nwifuru, in Abakaliki.
The curfew was imposed in February 2026 following fatal boundary disputes between Amasiri in Afikpo Local Government (LGA) and Okporojo Edda LGA, where no fewer than four persons were beheaded during the crisis.
Speaking with journalists after the meeting, Mrs Yetunde Kolawole, Director, Department of State Service (DSS) said the lifting order was 100 per cent and schools and hospitals had also been opened in the affected communities.
Kolawole noted that in spite of the lifting, security personnel would still be operational in the area, to ensure that peace was fully restored.
Justice Ben Odo, State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, said the state council decided to lift the curfew after the communities showed remorse.
Odoh said the state council had rejected the bill seeking to remove Amasiri Development Centre from the 64 centres in the state.
