Following successful search operations in Damaturu, the Yobe state capital and the arrest of hundreds of Boko Haram sect members who attacked Damaturu on Monday, the Yobe state government has reviewed the curfew hours imposed on the state capital.
An electronic statement from the office of the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Alhaji Abdullahi Bega made available to newsmen on Wednesday said that, the curfew hours was now from 6:00 pm to 7:00 am subject to further change by heads of security agencies in the state.
The statement reads: “This is to inform members of the general public that following discussions with heads of law enforcement agencies in the State in which the ongoing security efforts within Damaturu metropolis were reviewed, His Excellency, Governor Ibrahim Gaidam has approved a review of the 24-hour curfew imposed earlier in the town today.
“As from Wednesday, 3rd December 2014, the curfew will start from 6.00PM to 7.00AM daily.
Members of the general public can therefore move freely between the hours of 7AM and 6.00PM as the curfew will start from 6.00PM daily.
“Going forward, the curfew hours will be reviewed further on the basis of recommendations from the heads of law enforcement agencies in the State.
“Members of the general public are kindly advised to comply with the new curfew hours.
”His Excellency, the governor also urges members of the public to continue to extend their support and cooperation to security agents in their effort to ensure peace and security in the State.”
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