Residents in sections of Hopewell, Hanover will be under a curfew for the Christmas holiday.

This as a 48-hour curfew has been imposed in some areas of the community.

It began at 6 last evening and will remain in effect until 6:00 P.M., on Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25.

The curfew covers Camp Road, Camp District, Church Lane, McQuarrie and Bamboo Drive.

During the curfew, all persons within its boundaries should remain within their premises, unless authorized by the ground commander.