Ramadan: Borno reviews Maiduguri curfew

Borno State government has 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 6:00am to 7:00pm will now be from 6:00am to 9.30pm.

Shettima, who personally addressed journalists 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 7:00pm.”

He noted that the 6:00am- 7:00pm curfew still stand and remain enforced 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 general public to be vigilant and law abiding.

He also urged Muslim ummah to use the period of the Ramadan to pray for the restoration of peace in the state.

The post Ramadan: Borno reviews Maiduguri curfew appeared first on The Nation.

Get more trends like this

Subscribe to our mailing list and get latest Nigeria trends in your inbox.

Get more trends like this
in your inbox

Subscribe to our mailing list and get latest Nigeria trends in your inbox.