Boko Haram: 24-hour curfew declared in Borno after bomb explosion
BORNO STATE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE IMPOSITION OF CURFEW
In view of the constitutional mandate of the Nigeria Police Force and other relevant security and law enforcement agencies toward 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 improvise explosive devices ordinance device which lead to the death of (16) persons while several others were critically injured and on admission across various Government hospitals in the state.
Inline 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.
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.
ASP NAHUM KENNETH DASO ANIPR POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER FOR COMMISSIONER OF POLICE BORNO STATE
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