The Governor of Yobe state, Ibrahim Gaidam has imposed a 24-hour curfew on the capital, Damaturu following an attack by Boko Haram terrorists.
Gaidam announced the curfew via a statement released by his Special Adviser on Press Affairs and Information, Abdullahi Bego.
According to the statement the decision to impose a curfew was “taken
in consultation with heads of law enforcement agencies in the State as
part of measures to enable the security agents, who did a great job
yesterday of repelling insurgent attacks on the town, to conclude their
ongoing assignment.”
“His Excellency
Governor Gaidam has expressed his appreciation to the residents of the
State Capital, and to people all across the State, for their support and
cooperation with security agents," while urging the "people to continue
to support the security efforts and to pray to Almighty Allah (SWT) for
the return of peace and security,” the statement added.
-pulse.ng
