Yobe State Governor Ibrahim Geidam on Tuesday imposed a 24-hour curfew on Damaturu, the State capital.
The decision to impose the curfew followed the attack carried out by Boko Haram insurgents early Monday morning before they were repelled by the military.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Press Affairs and Information, Abdullahi Bego, in a statement said the curfew is with immediate effect.
According to him, Governor Geidam arrived at the decision after consulting with heads of security agencies in the state.
“This is to inform members of the general public that His Excellency Governor Ibrahim has approved the imposition of a 24-hour curfew in Damaturu, the State Capital.
“The curfew is effective immediately.
“All Damaturu residents are advised to remain in their homes during the hours of the curfew.
“This 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.
“The governor urges people to continue to support the security efforts and to pray to Almighty Allah (SWT) for the return of peace and security,” the statement reads.
