state capital Wednesday evening, the Army has imposed a 24 hours
curfew on the troubled city.
Sporadic gunshots and multiple explosions engulfed city from 5pm into
the night forcing many residents to flee their homes but were trapped
as the military blocked major roads and streets in the metropolis to
avoid further attacks by the insurgents.
The imposition of the 24-hour curfew was contained in a press
statement signed by Colonel Tukur Gusau, the Deputy Director Army
Public Relations and made available to our Correspondent in Maiduguri,
Thursday morning.
Gusau said, "In view of the recent development within Maiduguri
metropolis a 24hr curfew is hearby imposed in the city. This is done
to protect lives and property of innocent and law abiding people of
maiduguri.
The Nigerian Army wish to once again thank you for your continuous
support and cooperation. The situation is firmly under control". The
statement added.
--Vanguard
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