A 24-hour curfew has been imposed on Borno State in response to the suicide attack in Kawuri Village in Konduga Local Government Area that killed 16 people and injured 20 others.
The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Daso, who made this known in a statement released in Maiduguri, said that the decision was made based on the bomb attack that killed many innocent citizens.
Nahum said that the decision was made after consultation between Governor Babagana Zulum, and heads of security agencies in the state, in order to forestall further security breaches in the state.
“The curfew is a measure to prevent further loss of life and property, and to allow security agencies to maintain control and ensure public safety.
“Residents are advised to stay indoors and avoid any unnecessary movements during the curfew period,” he said.
He urged the people of the state to remain calm and law-abiding, assuring that further developments would be communicated accordingly.
NAN reports that suspected Boko Haram suicide bomber detonated a bomb at a marketplace in Kauri, a rural community in the Konduga area of Borno.
The incident occurred around 9 pm on Wednesday, at the market area, which operates at night every day (NAN)
