The Borno Government has reviewed the curfew in Maiduguri metropolis from 8pm to 6am as against the existing 10 pm to 6 am. “The curfew as from today Tuesday, 2nd January to Friday, 6th January 2018 will commence from 8pm in the night till 6am in the morning,” said the statement from the spokesman of the the state government Dr Bulama. Bulama noted that the review is done in the over riding interest of public safety and to ensure that the emerging peace in the State is further consolidated. “While deeply regretting any inconvenience this adjustment of curfew timing may cause, the Borno State Government craves the understanding and full cooperation of the general public,” he said. Suicide bombers are believed to have infiltrated the attempted raid on the town through Molai last week.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 02, 2018 20:58 UTC