By Chinasaokwu Helen okoro
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐: ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ง๐จ ๐ข๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฌ๐๐ฌ ๐๐-๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐๐ฐ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ ๐๐ญ๐ญ๐๐๐ค ๐ซ๐จ๐๐ค๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ค๐๐ญ The Borno State Government has announced an immediate 24-hour curfew across the state.This is in response to the tragic detonation of an improvised explosive device in Kawori Market, Konduga area of Borno State on Wednesday night.The explosion suspected to be carried out by a Boko Haram suicide bomber resulted in the deaths of 16 individuals and critical injuries to several others.Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, disclosed this in a Thursday press release obtained by our correspondent.Titled, โImposition of Curfew,โ, the statement noted that the bomb explosion prompted Governor Babagana Zulum, to consult with top security officials before implementing this measure.According to the statement, the curfew aims to restore law and order and ensure public safety.It read, โIn 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 itโs expedient to declare 24hrs curfew in the state with immediate effect.The PPRO urged residents to stay calm and adhere to the curfew. Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.โI, 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,โ it concluded.
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