Governor Bago issued the directive during a security meeting held in Minna on Tuesday, stating that the measure was part of efforts to curb the resurgence of insecurity in the state capital.

“Anyone found in possession of any weapon, including knives and sticks, should be treated as an armed robber, and if killed, the parents must pay for the bullet before releasing the corpse. Anyone keeping dreadlock hair should be arrested and shaved,” he stated.

This pronouncement coincided with the governor’s imposition of a dusk-to-dawn curfew across Minna on Tuesday.

Governor Bago further pledged to deploy the full force of his administration against those responsible for perpetuating insecurity in the state.

DAILY POST reports that there has been a surge in attacks and killings in Benue and Plateau States over the past fortnight.

The announcement has been met with mixed reactions—some jubilant, others critical—as many argue it infringes on their right to personal choice.

In the photo, the veteran musician was spotted in a barbering shop with a scissor on his head for the big chop.

The pioneer of hiplife music in 2018 announced he has cut off his dreadlocks for a movie role.

The photo Reggie posted on his Instagram page has stirred mixed reactions among fans and followers who have sighted it.

To some followers, the captionless photo may be a throwback and will not believe he has actually cut his most popular brand identity until they see him in person.

Others who say Reggie looks completely different have taken to the comment section to express hilarious reactions amidst calling his local name Yaw Asante.

According to him, he wants his son to be a decent kid, adding that, he has never been in favour of him becoming a “Rasta boy”.

Speaking in an interview on Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM, Shatta Wale, who celebrated his son on July 11, 2022, on his Instagram said he wishes to spend enough time with him after he got separated with his baby mama, Michy.

The musician also bemoaned that all his baby mamas never give him the opportunity to spend time with his children, but he believes they will grow up to know his part of the story.

“I really love him, and I witnessed his birth and everything. He is going to grow to understand what’s going on. He is smart, and I know he’s going to be someone great in the future. Not only that, but he has that thing in him, and he knows right and wrong,” Shatta Wale said.

“I don’t like that hairstyle. I don’t like it, and I didn’t grow it. That’s why I am saying when he grows up and sees his dad not being a Rastaman ….

“I know he will grow up to decide for himself. I am an artiste and I don’t want my kids like that,” he told Andy Dosty.

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The singer has also given a low down on how he’s paid attention to his ‘unhealthy’ lifestyle that was getting him to bloat.

In an interview with Adom TV‘s Maame Boat on Badwam Ahosepe, the “Down Flat” hitmaker said he had to take off the dreadlocks for no special reason.

He explained that he woke up one day feeling the desire to take off the dreads and subsequently got a pair of scissors to cut them off.

According to the Blakk Arm Entertainment-signed artiste, he discussed it with his manager, Blakk Cedi, who claimed he had no issues with it.

Talking about his sudden weight loss, Kelvyn Boy said he disciplined himself by quitting the habit of eating late into the night because he was getting fat.

After taking off the dreadlocks, Kelvyn Boy said some of his fans have expressed disappointment whiles others have praised him for the action.

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His bold decision was to express his web of emotions in the ongoing AFCON as well as his latest post at the management level of Porcupine Warriors, Asante Kotoko.

Following Black Stars’ premature departure in the group stages of the tournament after an abysmal performance, Countryman has been left disheartened.

Another reason is his rebranding efforts to blend into Kotoko’s Communication Team where he will be in charge of match and project promotions.

To Songo, real name Patrick Agyemang, the enviable appointment offers him an opportunity to serve his ‘boyhood’ club.

He appeared on set on Adom TV with partially shaved hair. His long dreadlocks were cut to quarter length, giving him that ‘bossy’ look.

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The registrar is said to have raised concerns over the unkempt dreadlocks the groom wore, despite his formal dressing; a red suit.

According to actor Ubi Franklin, who escorted the groom as his witness, the Ikoyi registrar marched them out of the hall, insisting that they would only be allowed back if he covered his hair.

Ubi said they were forced to leave the bride behind and drive around town in a bid to look for a hair shield.

They finally landed on a traditional cap, but it was too small to accommodate the thick, spiky dreadlocks.

They were, however, pardoned for making the effort.

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Fameye, in an Instagram post, said he has taken up a new identity as Saint Peter, a part of his rebranding.

This is after he released his first full gospel song, Praise which is currently making waves outside the shores of Ghana.

In the photos the father-of-one posted, he could be seen in a semi-low cut which was still giving the dreadlocks feel, as his hair was still not combed out.

He was seen rocking a vintage two-piece men’s wear and corporate shoes, while holding a glass of beverage.

His fans, including celebrities, have appreciated the new look, with a few tagging him as classic.

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The musician, born Nana Richard Abiona, has been spotted with dreadlocks that fans cannot keep calm over.

While the musician has – in the past – rocked down cuts for various music roles, this new look appears to have been born out of a personal decision.

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Taking to his Instagram page the Azonto hitmaker shared photos of himself rocking coffee brown shirt.

He gave off a wild pose as he puts on display the new hairstyle.

Posting the photos, he captioned: I heard there’s some new vibes ‘round the carna?! WE ACTIVE ??????. It’s a worldwide movement ? Raa Raa Raahh????????.

Elated fans and members of the TINA movement have reacted massively to the photos.

According to him, he wants to introduce his fans to a new Obour but his new journey starts without dreadlocks.

“I have been saying this all the time that when I turn 40, there will be another Obour that would evolve,” he said at The maiden edition of the Hiplife Party concert organized by Okyeame Kwame.

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The artiste who turns 40 on November 21 has spotted dreads since he released his maiden album ‘Atentenben’.

For nearly 20 years Obour’s dreads have been a signature-look many people identify him with.

“I know my fans, those who love Obour for who he, is will miss the one that had the dreadlocks but it will still be a very good Obour,” he added.

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To complete his ‘rockstar’ slogan, the artiste who hitherto had low hair has suddenly grown and locked his hair in a contemporary style.

He shaved off all the hair at the back of his head, leaving the dreadlocks in front with little sideburns to compliment the new hairstyle.

Kuami’s hairstyle has evolved him from that of a ‘baby-face’ to a full fledged gentleman.

His new haircut is part of his branding culture to survive the heat of Ghana’s music industry and to capture the heart of his loyal fans.

Sonnie Badu shared the photo, counting his blessings while remembering the Lord’s goodness of how far he has brought him in life.

The photo captured the young preacher at the time in a low cut hairstyle and a little beard and moustache believed to be a moment from a ministration.

He posted the story with the caption:

“It’s has been a very long journey. I am still not there yet, however we are making progress, the road has been rough and muddy but the vision is still in progress. I call it #VIM. my name is BADU.

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Sakal Dev Tuddu, 63, from the Munger district of eastern Bihar state, wears his mat of hair on top of his head like a turban.

He says that one night, some 40 years ago, his hair spontaneously wove itself into a ‘jatta’ or dreadlock, which he took as a divine blessing. 

Sakal Dev Tuddu, 63, from India’s Bihar state, wears his six-foot-long mat of hair on top of his head like a turban wrapped in a white cloth

Sakal Dev says his hair spntaneously knotted itself into a dreadlock one night as he slept, and that God visited him in a dream and told him never to cut or wash it

He also says God visited him in a dream and told him not to cut his hair – an instruction he has obeyed ever since.

He also gave up drinking and smoking out of devotion to his deity. Sadhus, Hindu holy men, also go without grooming their hair and sport long jattas.

But unlike the sadhus, Sakal Dev’s hair is matted into one huge knotted lock, which he ties up in a white cloth when he goes out to keep it clean.

If he didn’t stack his hair up on top of his head it would trail on the ground behind him. 

In fact, his neighbours have dubbed him ‘Mahatma Ji’ as a mark of respect for his holy appearance and humble demeanour.

He is renowned as a traditional healer, and prepares home-made treatments for childless couples.

Sakal Dev Tuddu, from India’s Bihar state, has a single six-foot-long dreadlock after not cutting or washing his hair for 40 years

Sakal Dev has worked for the forest department for 31 years and lives with his wife Rupiya Devi, three sons, three daughters and seven grandchildren

People come from far and wide to meet Sakal Dev and take his photograph, but he greets them all with good humour.

Sakal Dev has worked for the forest department for 31 years and lives with his wife Rupiya Devi, three sons, three daughters and seven grandchildren.

He says his wife has no problem with his unruly mane.

The record for the world’s longest dreadlocks is held by Kenyan-resident Florida woman Asha Mandela, whose hair measured an incredible 110 feet (34m) in 2018 when she was 55.

Ninth-century Viking king Harald I swore an oath not to cut or comb his hair until he had conquered all of Norway, earning himself the epithet ‘Shaggy Harald.’

Harald, the son of Halfdan the Black and father of Erik Bloodaxe, eventually won the whole kingdom and became known as ‘Harald Finehair.’

Source: dailymail.co.uk