SAN FRANCISCO, December 02, (THEWILL) – Governor Ibrahim Gaidam of Yobe State, Tuesday, imposed a total curfew on Damaturu, the state capital, following Monday’s siege on the town by Boko Haram insurgents.
Announcing the curfew in a statement by his Special Adviser on Press Affairs and Information, Mallam Abdullahi Bego, Gaidam explained that the curfew takes immediate effect, advising all residents of the town to stay at home until the 24-hour curfew is relaxed.
According to the statement, “the decision is taken in consultation with heads of law enforcement agencies in the State as part of measures to enable the security agents, who did a great job yesterday repelling insurgent attacks on the town, to conclude their ongoing assignment.
“His Excellency Governor Gaidam has expressed his appreciation to the residents of the State capital, and to people all across the State for their support and cooperation with security agents.”
It however urged the “people to continue to support the security efforts and to pray to Almighty Allah (SWT) for the return of peace and security.”
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