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Yobe Governement Relaxes Curfew

As peace gradually returns to the state, the Yobe State Government on Tuesday adjusted restriction of movement earlier imposed on some towns in the state. … Continue reading Yobe Governement Relaxes Curfew


As peace gradually returns to the state, the Yobe State Government on Tuesday adjusted restriction of movement earlier imposed on some towns in the state.

A statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Yobe State Governor, Abdullahi Bego indicates that restriction of movement in Damaturu, the state capital is now between 10 P.M to 7 A.M daily.

The statement further reveals that restriction of movement in Potiskum, Gashua, Geidam, Ngelzarma, and Garin-Alkali is between 9P.M and 7 A.M daily.

The decision to adjust the curfew according to the statement was taken sequel to a meeting between the governor and heads of law enforcement agencies in the state.

The statement called on people of the state to continue to accord security agents the needed support and to pray for a sustained peace in the state and the nation as a whole.

It also called on the people to continue to use the telephone numbers given to them by the Joint Task Force (JTF) in reporting any suspicious movement in their neighborhoods.