“In view of the Nigeria Police Force’s and other pertinent security and law enforcement agencies’ constitutional mandate toward preservation of law and order in the state,” the statement stated…
In response to the suicide assault in Kawuri Village, Konduga Local Government Area, on Thursday that left 16 persons dead and 20 injured, the police implemented a 24-hour curfew throughout the whole state.
This was stated in a news release that DSP Kenneth Daso, the Police Public Relations Officer, signed.
“In view of the Nigeria Police Force’s and other pertinent security and law enforcement agencies’ constitutional mandate toward preservation of law and order in the state,” the statement stated.
“You are all aware of the incident that took place at Kawori which was the detonation of improvise explosive device ordinance, which led to the deaths of (16) persons while several others were critically injured and on admission across various government hospitals in the state.
“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.
“I therefore wish to call upon the good people of Borno State to remain calm and law abiding. Further developments will be communicated to you accordingly please”.