It was gathered that the state governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa approved the curfew due to the angry reaction from youths of Ute-Okpu, over the deaths earlier recorded from a strange disease later diagnosed as yellow fever.
The council chairman, Barr. Victor Ebonka, declared the curfew on the Ute kingdoms, with Ute-Opku community receiving the sledgehammer.
It was learnt that the Curfew is as a result of Ute-Opku youths who made advance towards the palace when the strange disease ravaged about three Communities with over 30 deaths recorded.
The ban commenced today Monday 23rd November 2020 from 6:00pm in the evening to 6:00am in the morning without any termination date.
There is no problem in Ute Kingdom now and it is surprising that the Ika North/East LGA Chairman, Barr Victor Ebonka is imposing curfew in the Kingdom when normalcy has since been restored. To me, it is act of exhibiting Executive Rascality. The question he needs to provide an answer for is, where was he when the Youths were ramping the Community. His action is absolutely belated and is of no use to the People of Ute Community. He should concentrate on delivery his campaign promises to the people of the Locality.