Borno Imposes Curfew As Bomb Attack Rocks Market

Following a sudden bomb attack in Borno State market, the state government has immediately announced an immediate 24-hour curfew across the state.

A tragic detonation of an improvised explosive device exploded in Kawori Market, Konduga area of Borno State on Wednesday night.

The explosion which is suspected to have been carried out by a Boko Haram suicide bomber resulted in the deaths of 16 individuals and several others in a critical condition.

This was contained in a press statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, on Thursday.

The statement titled, 'Imposition of Curfew,' noted that the bomb explosion prompted Governor Babagana Zulum to consult with top security officials before implementing the measure.

According to the statement, the curfew aims to restore law and order and ensure public safety.

It read, “You are all aware of the incident that took place at Kawori which was the detonation of  improvised explosive devices 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 agencies in the state, finds it expedient to declare 24hrs curfew in the state with immediate effect."

The PPRO urged residents to stay calm and adhere to the curfew.
“I, therefore, wish to call upon the good people of Borno State to remain calm and law-abiding," he said.