BEVERLY HILLS, June 17 (THEWILL) – The Borno State Government Wednesday reviewed the over 2-yr-old 6.am-7.pm curfew imposed on the state in the wake of the Boko Haram problem in order to allow Muslims in the state observe a smooth Ramadan which commences this Thursday.
Ramadan is the holy month of fasting for Muslims worldwide.
The new curfew has been set for 9.30am-6.pm daily, according to Governor Kashim Shettima, who addressed the state in a live broadcast after a security meeting with Nigeria’s service chiefs.
“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 6.am- 7.pm curfew still stand or 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.
He however urged all and sundry to be vigilant and be law abiding, and equally called on the Muslims to use the period of the Ramadan to pray for the restoration of peace in the state.
