Borno State police command, on the directive of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, yesterday declared a 24-hour curfew within the state, citing the killing of 16 individuals by improvised explosive units ( IEDs ) suspected to have been planted by Boko Haram terrorists.
A press release issued by the state’s police public relations officer ( PPRO ), ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, known as upon the great individuals of Borno State to stay calm and law-abiding, including that additional developments will probably be communicated accordingly.
In response to the tragic incident at Kawori, the place the detonation of an improvised explosive gadget resulted within the dying of 16 people and left many others critically injured, the governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umar Zulum, has declared a 24-hour curfew throughout the state. The explosion, which prompted important casualties and accidents, has prompted swift motion from the state authorities.
Governor Zulum, in session with safety and legislation enforcement businesses, has deemed it essential to impose the curfew to revive legislation and order and make sure the security of the residents. In a public assertion, Governor Zulum emphasised the constitutional mandate of the Nigeria Police Drive and different related safety businesses in preserving legislation and order. He known as on the residents of Borno State to stay calm and law-abiding throughout this important interval.
“I due to this fact, want to name upon the great individuals of Borno State to stay calm and law-abiding,” stated Governor Zulum. “Additional developments will probably be communicated to you accordingly.” The injured victims are presently receiving remedy in varied authorities hospitals throughout the state. The federal government is intently monitoring the scenario and can present updates as extra data turns into out there.
LEADERSHIP Friday experiences that the curfew may additionally not be unconnected with the starvation protests staged by residents which has turned violent in some areas of the Maiduguri metropolitan council.
