Borno imposes 24-hour curfew over fatal bomb explosion

The Borno government has declared a 24-hour curfew after a bomb killed several people in the state on Wednesday.

At least 16 people were reportedly killed after a suspected suicide bomber attacked a market in the Konduga area of the state.

The explosion took place at the market in Kawori community, Konduga LGA, which lies about 50 kilometres from Maiduguri.

In a statement on Thursday, Nahum Daso, spokesperson of the police command in Borno, said the explosion led to the death of 16 people.

“In view of the constitutional mandate of the Nigeria Police Force and other relevant security and law enforcement agencies toward the preservation of law and order in the state,” the statement reads. 

“You are all aware of the incident that took place at Kawori which was the detonation of improvised explosive devices ordinance device which led to the death of (16) persons while several others were critically injured and on admission across various Government hospitals in the state.

“In line with our constitutional mandate towards the restoration of law and order his Excellency the Executive Governor of Borno State Prof. Babagana Umar Zulum in consultation with heads of security in the state, finds it expedient to declare 24hrs curfew in the state with immediate effect.

“I, therefore, wish to call upon the good people of Borno State to remain calm and law-abiding.

“Further developments will be communicated to you accordingly please.”

YOBE DECLARES CURFEW IN THREE TOWNS

Meanwhile, the Yobe government has imposed a 24-hour curfew in Potiskum, the state capital, Gashua, and Nguru towns where some hoodlums have taken the advantage of the protest to vandalise, loot public and private properties.

Daihu Abdulsalam, the special adviser to governor of Yobe on security matters, said in a statement that the curfew would be fully enforced.

He urged members of the public to abide by the curfew order and stay at home.

Abdulsalam said the security agencies have been directed to ensure enforcement and full compliance of the curfew order.