Friday, 1 November 2013

Curfew In Yobe Eased Up To 12 Hours

Military authorities in Yobe state have today reviewed the curfew to 12 hours - from 6:00AM to 6:00 PM daily.

In a statement issued by the spokesman of the 3 Division Battalion, Damaturu, Captain Eli Lazaru said:

"the curfew in Yobe state has been reviewed. The curfew is now from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Citizens are expected to abide by the new curfew time."

A 24 hour curfew was imposed on Yobe state eight days ago after the state capital Damatury was attacked by suspected members of Boko Haram sect.

It was later reviewed to 7: 00 AM to 4:00 PM daily until this review.

Yobe is one of the three states under emergency rule due to insecurity cause by the Islamist group Boko Haram

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