The Minister for the Interior, on the advice of the North East Regional Security Council and by Executive Instrument, has lifted the Curfew in Nalerigu Township and its environs in the North East Region with immediate effect, following peace and security in the area.

Government continues to urge Chiefs, Opinion Leaders, Youth, and People of the area to exercise restraint in the face of the challenges confronting them and to use non-violent means to channel their energies into ensuring peace in the area.

Signed

MUNTAKA MOHAMMED-MUBARAK (MP)
MINISTER FOR INTERIOR

Issued this day the 16th of February, 2026