The Cross River State Governor , Senator Ben Ayade , has debunked
speculations that the government was on the verge of declaring curfew
in the state capital, Calabar .
He debunked the speculation on Tuesday through his Chief Press
Secretary, Christian Ita .
Commercial activities have in the last one week been brought to a halt
in Calabar following bloody clashes by members of rival gangs .
The fighting by the rival cult groups known as " Marvians" and " Ekpat
" , has claimed several lives and shattered the peace and serenity
that has Calabar has been renowned for over the years .
Despite the ugly development, Ayade , a Professor , said in a
statement that he has no intention to declare curfew in Calabar or any
other part of the state .
He , therefore , urged residents of the state to disregard the rumour
and go about their lawful businesses.
Mr . Ayade said there was no security challenge in Calabar that would
warrant imposition of curfew .
He also assured that security agencies were on top of security
situation as 36 cultists who recently breached the peace in the state
capital, were already in police custody .
" There is no security challenge in Calabar that would warrant
imposition of curfew" , Mr . Ayade said
" I want to assure our people that security agencies are on top of
security situation as 36 cultists who recently breached the peace in
Calabar are already in police net " .
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