Again Borno State govt reviews curfew

THE Borno State Government has reviewed the lingering curfew in the state which in the last three weeks was from 8 pm to 6 am in Maiduguri, Biu and other parts of the state where there is sanity.

Commissioner of Information, Dr Mohammed Bulama told newsmen in Maiduguri that people in the state will now go home for their compulsory rest by ten thirty pm having more time to go about their activities.

Bulama told newsmen that the reviewed curfew from 10:30 pm to 6 am will start from Saturday 20th January till further notice when the military may need to tamper with people’s movement to accomplish their operations in the war theatre.

The state government in conjunction with the Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole,  Major General Nicholas Rochas, reviewed the ongoing curfew from Friday 5th January from 8 pm to 6 am instead of 10 pm enjoyed in the state previously.

Commissioner for Home Affairs, Information and Culture, Dr Mohammed Bulama on Friday said, “Government after due consultation with the Theatre Commander ‘Operation Lafiya Dole’ Major general Nicholas Rochas and other relevant security agencies decided to review the curfew to the new timing from 10:30 pm to 6 am.

“Government once again deeply regrets the understandably difficult situation the development inevitably created as well as the great inconvenience the general public had suffered during the three weeks 8 pm to 6 am. The decision was taken to safeguard the collective security and well-being of the citizenry.

“Government, therefore, urges all indigenes and residents of Borno State to cooperate with all security agencies in the fight against Boko Haram and be vigilant by reporting any suspicious movement in their community to security operatives tame the menace of insurgents and other criminal activities in the state.

“Government under the leadership of governor Kashim Shettima will always sacrifice all to ensure peace, stability, development and progress of not only our dear State but Nigeria as a whole. We also appreciate the understanding, support and cooperation of the general public and urge them to be law abiding, as very soon, the state will be declared curfew- free.” Bulama stated.