Borno State government on Wednesday reviewed the curfew imposed on Maiduguri and its environs following the period of the Ramadan Season which commences tomorrow (Thursday).
Maiduguri, the state capital of Borno has been under 6am to 7pm curfew for several months following the insecurity posed by insurgency in the state.
However, in the spirit of Ramadan and for Muslim faithful to have a relief, the curfew will now last from 6am to 9:30pm throughout the period to enable them move around and observe their prayers and obligations.
Announcing the extension of the curfew after a security meeting with service chiefs, Governor Kashim Shettima, who personally addressed newsmen in a live broadcast said, “the curfew is only applicable to residents of Maiduguri metropolis and Jere Local Government area, while those wishing to enter the town outside the metropolis will be restricted on or before 7pm”.
He noted that the 6am- 7pm curfew still remained enforced, especially for motorists and passengers who would be coming outside Maiduguri metropolis, while residents of the city are allowed to go about their normal businesses within the extended curfew period during the Ramadan season.
He, however, urged all and sundry to be vigilante and be law abiding, and equally called on Muslims to use the period of the Ramadan to pray for the restoration of peace in the state.
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