The Borno State Government has enforced an immediate 24-hour curfew following a devastating bomb attack in Kawori Market, Konduga area, on Wednesday night.
The announcement was made by the Borno State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso. According to the official statement, Governor Babagana Zulum, after consulting with senior security officials, decided to implement the curfew to restore order and ensure public safety.
The statement detailed,”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 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 expedient to declare a 24-hour curfew in the state with immediate effect.”
ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso urged residents to stay calm and adhere to the curfew while assuring them that 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,” the statement concluded.
