The Nigerian Army on Friday disclosed that it had temporarily relaxed the curfew imposed on Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, apparently to allow the Muslim faithful in the city to attend Friday prayers.
According to a text message sent to the media by the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 7th Division, Maiduguri, Col. Tukur Gusau, residents would be free to move between 12 noon and 5pm on Friday but will have to trek to their destinations as no vehicle would be allowed to move afterwards.
“The 7 Division, Nigerian Army wishes to announce to the general public in Maiduguri that the curfew currently in place is partially lifted for only today (Friday), May 15, 2015, from 1200hrs (12pm) to 1700hrs(5pm), ” the text message read.
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