Breaking: 24-hour curfew declared by Borno government

The Borno State Government has declared a 24-hour curfew, effective immediately, across the entire state.

This follows the devastating explosion of an improvised explosive device at Kawori Market in Konduga, Borno State, on Wednesday.

The blast, believed to be the work of a Boko Haram suicide bomber, claimed the lives of 16 people and left several others with severe injuries.

Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, disclosed this in a press release on Thursday.

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 assured residents that the situation is being monitored and encouraged them to stay calm and follow the curfew guidelines. Further updates and instructions will be provided as the situation continues to unfold.

“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.