The Borno State Government has imposed an immediate 24-hour curfew across the state following the tragic detonation of an improvised explosive device at Kawori Market in the Konduga area on Wednesday night.
The explosion, suspected to be the work of a Boko Haram suicide bomber, resulted in the deaths of 16 individuals and left several others critically injured.
Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, announced this in a press release on Thursday.
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The statement, titled “Imposition of Curfew,” noted that the bomb explosion prompted Governor Babagana Zulum to consult with top security officials before implementing the curfew as a measure 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 Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) urged residents to remain calm and comply with the curfew. Additional updates will be provided as the situation unfolds.
“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.
