Crime
Breaking: Protest : Zulum Declares Curfew
Lateef Taiwo
Borno state Government has imposed 24 hours curfew following the escalations of violence in the state.
In a statement issued by ASP Nahum Kenneth police public relations, Borno state on Thursday states that
“In view of the constitutional mandate of the Nigeria Police Force and other relevant security and law enforcement agencies toward preservation of law and order in the state.
“Inline 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’s 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.”