Police has imposed a 24-hour curfew in Borno after a bomb attack at Kawori.
Glamtush reports that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), in collaboration with other security agencies, have imposed a 24-hour curfew in Borno State following a recent tragic incident.
This online news platform understands that the announcement comes in response to the detonation of an improvised explosive device (IED) in Kawori, Konduga area of Borno on Wednesday night, which resulted in the deaths of 16 people and left several others critically injured. The decision was taken to prevent further unrest and maintain public order in the state.
In a press release, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, the Police Public Relations Officer for Borno State, conveyed the directive from Governor Babagana Umar Zulum.
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 urged residents to stay calm and adhere to the curfew. 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,” it concluded.
