24-Hour Curfew Lifted In Yobe State
"Members of the general public can therefore move freely between
the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. as the curfew will start from 6.00PM
daily," the statement said.
Following discussions with
security and law enforcement officials in Yobe State, Governor Ibrahim
Gaidam has lifted the 24-hour curfew imposed Tuesday, Dec. 2.
Starting tomorrow, the curfew will start from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
daily, a press statement issued from the governor's office said."Members of the general public can therefore move freely between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. as the curfew will start from 6.00PM daily," the statement said.
Damaturu, Yobe State Capital, was attacked by Boko Haram members on Monday, an attack that killed 33 soldiers and six police officers, among others.
Read the full release below.
For Immediate Release Tuesday 2nd December 2014
REVIEW OF CURFEW HOURS IN DAMATURU
Governor Ibrahim Gaidam
This is to inform members of the general public that following
discussions with heads of law enforcement agencies in the State in which
the ongoing security efforts within Damaturu metropolis were reviewed,
His Excellency Governor Ibrahim Gaidam has approved a review of the
24-hour curfew imposed earlier in the town today.As from Wednesday 3rd December 2014, the curfew will start from 6.00PM to 7.00AM daily.
Members of the general public can therefore move freely between the hours of 7AM and 6.00PM as the curfew will start from 6.00PM daily.
Going forward, the curfew hours will be reviewed further on the basis of recommendations from the heads of law enforcement agencies in the State.
Members of the general public are kindly advised to comply with the new curfew hours.
His Excellency the governor also urges members of the public to continue to extend their support to and cooperation with security agents in their effort to ensure peace and security in the State.
Signed
Abdullahi Bego
Special Adviser Press Affairs and Information to His Excellency Governor Ibrahim Gaidam
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