Borno reviews curfew

Borno state government yesterday reviewed the curfew imposed on Maiduguri.

The curfew was reviewed following the meeting with the service chiefs and Governor Kashim Shettima in Maiduguri.

The curfew which was initially from 6am to 7pm is now reviewed to 6am to 9.30pm.

Governor Kashim Shettima who personally addressed newsmen in a live broadcast said, “The curfew is only applicable to the residents of Maiduguri metropolis and Jere Local Government area, while those wishing to enter the town outside the metropolis will be restricted on or before 7pm.

He noted that the 6am- 7pm curfew still stand especially for motorists and passengers that will be coming outside Maiduguri metropolis, while residents of the city are allowed to go about their normal businesses within the extended curfew period during the Ramadan season.

The governor called on the public to be vigilante and be law abiding.

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