Nigerian Military warns Damaturu residents to obey curfew
With
concern that Damaturu residents may not be obeying the restriction of
movement placed on the city as peace gradually returns in the state, the
military has issued a fresh warning for those flaunting the orders.
The fresh warning which was contained
in a press release signed by Col. Texas Chukwu for General Officer
Command 3 Armored Division Nigerian Army(Tactical), Damaturu, reminded
residents of Damaturu that the curfew time is still in force from 10pm
to 6am.
“In the cause of the fight against the
Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) here in Damaturu, Yobe State, it has
become necessary for the military and the state government to warn on
the movement of citizens for a certain period for the benefit of all. It
is worthy to remind the good citizens of Yobe State that the curfew
period still remains from 10pm to 6am…,” the statement said.
The statement also gave some security
tips to residents on the fight against the insurgents like; watching out
for strange faces in their vicinity, avoiding crowded places such as
recreational centres, motor parks, and football viewing centres; market
places and unusual gatherings at different places in the town.
The statement equally solicited the
“support and cooperation of the citizens with security agencies by
providing them with useful information concerning the insurgents to
enhance their job, while pledging the confidentiality of the informant.”
It noted that the curfew was not meant
to inconvenience the people of the state but for the safety of all,
including those in all the local government areas in the state.
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