BREAKING: Nigerian Governor Imposes 24-hour Curfew, Details Emerge

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Maiduguri, Borno state – Governor Babagana Zulum has announced an immediate 24-hour curfew following the tragic detonation of an improvised explosive device in Kawori Market, Konduga area in Borno state.

A Boko Haram suicide bomber was suspected to have carried out the attack resulting in the deaths of 16 individuals and critical injuries to several others on Wednesday, July 31.

The tragic detonation of an improvised explosive device in Kawori Market, Konduga
Photo credit: Babagana Zulum
Source: UGC

The state Police public relations officer, (PRO) ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, made this known in a statement on Thursday, August 1.

As reported by The Punch, Governor Zulum consulted with top security officials before implementing this measure.

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“In line with our constitutional mandate towards the restoration of law and order his Excellency the Executive Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Umar Zulum in consultation with heads of security in the state, finds it’s expedient to declare 24hrs curfew in the state with immediate effect.”

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