The Yobe State Government has imposed 24-hour curfew in the towns of Potiskum, Gashua, and Nguru. This decision comes in response to the ongoing #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest, which has been exploited by hoodlums to vandalize and loot both government and private properties.
The announcement was made through a press statement signed by Brigadier General Dahiru Abdussallam (retd.), the Special Adviser to Governor Mai Buni on security matters. The statement, made available to the press, emphasized the need for the curfew to restore order and prevent further criminal activities.
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“The state government has imposed a 24-hour curfew in Potiskum, Gashua, and Nguru,” the statement read. “The public is hereby advised to abide by the curfew order and stay at home for peace to reign in these areas and the state at large.”
Brigadier General Abdussallam also highlighted that security agencies have been directed to enforce the curfew and ensure full compliance. This measure aims to curb the activities of those taking advantage of the protests to commit acts of vandalism and theft.