24-Hour Curfew Imposed Across Yobe Following Boko Haram Attacks in Damaturu
Nigerian military on Friday imposed a 24-hour curfew on Yobe following attacks on Damaturu, the state capital, by suspected Boko Haram insurgents on Thursday night.
The statement, signed by Capt. Eli Lazarus, spokesman of the 3 Division Special Operations Battalion, Damaturu read in part: “The 3 Division Special Operation Battalion, Damaturu, hereby imposes a 24-hour curfew across Yobe state, with immediate effect.
“Law-abiding citizens are enjoined to remain calm as the battalion steps up its operation to rid the state of insurgents.”
Yobe, Borno and Adamawa states have been under emergency rule since May, this year. Jonathan imposed the emergency rule, and increased military deployment there, in order to check the activities of members of the Boko Haram and other terrorist groups.
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