Nigeria, Jan. 29 -- The Edu and Ifelodun local governments in Kwara State have imposed fresh 24-hour curfews to support ongoing military and police operations against banditry and kidnapping in the areas, expanding movement restrictions across communities identified as security flashpoints.

In Edu Local Government Area, the chairman, Abdullahi Bello, announced a round-the-clock curfew on Gbugbu community, including the popular Gbugbu International Market, with effect from 6 p.m. on Tuesday. He said the measure was taken to enable security agencies to conduct clearance operations without obstruction.

"The curfew is part of the measures to protect lives and property in the area as security forces continue their operation in areas of inter...