BREAKING: Nigerian Governor Imposes 24-hour Curfew, Details Emerge
- Borno state governor, Babagana Zulum has taken action following the detonation of an improvised explosive device in Kawori Market, Konduga area
- Governor Zulum has announced an immediate 24-hour curfew across the 27 local government areas in the state
- The state Police spokesperson, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, said the curfew aims to restore law and order and ensure public safety
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Maiduguri, Borno state - Governor Babagana Zulum has announced an immediate 24-hour curfew following the tragic detonation of an improvised explosive device in Kawori Market, Konduga area in Borno state.
A Boko Haram suicide bomber was suspected to have carried out the deadly attack resulting in the deaths of 16 individuals and critical injuries to several others on Wednesday, July 31.
Source: UGC
The state Police public relations officer, (PRO) ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, made this known in a statement on Thursday, August 1.
As reported by The Punch, Governor Zulum consulted with top security officials before implementing this measure.
Daso said the curfew aims to restore law and order and ensure public safety.
According to the statement, the injured persons were 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 police spokesperson urged residents to stay calm and adhere to the curfew. Further updates will be provided as the situation develops, TheCable reports.
Protest: Foiled bomb attack reported in Lagos
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that concerns have continued to rise over the planned hardship protest that will be held in the 36 states of the federation on August 1.
The federal government led by President Bola Tinubu called on Nigerians and the organisers of the demonstration to shelve the planned protest, citing potential hijack by some criminal elements.
In a new development, the Lagos state police command averted a potential danger on Wednesday evening as it reported that their anti-bomb squad neutralised an explosive device (IED).
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