The Borno State Government has announced an immediate 24-hour curfew across the state.
This is in response to the tragic detonation of an
improvised explosive device in Kawori Market, Konduga area of Borno State on
Wednesday night.
The explosion suspected to be carried out by a Boko Haram
suicide bomber resulted in the deaths of 16 individuals and critical injuries
to several others.
Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso,
disclosed this in a Thursday press release.
Titled, “Imposition of Curfew,”, the statement noted that
the bomb explosion prompted Governor Babagana Zulum, to consult with top
security officials before implementing this measure.
According to the statement, the curfew aims to restore law
and order and ensure public safety.
It read, “In view of the constitutional mandate of the
Nigeria Police Force and other relevant security and law enforcement agencies
toward the preservation of law and order in the state. You are all aware of the
incident that took place at Kawori which was the detonation of an improvised
explosive devices ordinance device which led to the death of (16) persons while
several others were critically injured and on admission across various
Government hospitals in the state.
“In line with our constitutional mandate towards the
restoration of law and order his Excellency the Executive Governor of Borno
State, Prof. Babagana Umar Zulum in consultation with heads of security in the
state, finds it’s expedient to declare 24hrs curfew in the state with immediate
effect.
The PPRO urged residents to stay calm and adhere to the
curfew. Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.
“I, therefore, wish to call upon the good people of Borno
State to remain calm and law-abiding. Further developments will be communicated
to you accordingly, please,” it concluded.
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