Following a considerable improvement in the security situation in Potiskum, Gashua, and Nguru, Yobe, Governor Mai Mala Buni has approved a review of the curfew imposed on the three towns, reducing it by five hours. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Security Matters, Retired Brigadier-General Dahiru Abdulsalam, made this known in a statement released on Saturday in Damaturu. “The curfew is now relaxed from noon to 5 pm to enable people to undertake lawful activities with effect from Sunday,” he said. While commending security agencies for their efforts in restoring peace to the area, the governor urged them “to remain vigilant and prevent any breakdown of law and order during the relaxed curfew hours.”He enjoined the residents to cooperate with security personnel and report any suspicious activities. He assured the public of the government’s continued commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of all citizens.

Source: Punch August 04, 2024 20:19 UTC