Nigeria: Nationwide Protest: Borno, Kano, imposes 24hrs curfew 

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Nigeria: Nationwide Protest:

Borno, Kano, imposes 24hrs curfew

Zainab Tanimu

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The nationwide peaceful protest which started as early as 8am today across the states has turned violent in some states as hoodlums have succeeded in  hijacking the situation.  A fear that had earlier been nursed.

Borno state government and Kano state both have imposed 24hrs curfew to avoid further violence.

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Borno State Government has announced an immediate 24-hour curfew across the state.
This is in response to the tragic detonation of an improvised explosive device in Kawori Market, Konduga area of Borno State on Wednesday night.
The explosion suspected to be carried out by a Boko Haram suicide bomber resulted in the deaths of 16 individuals and critical injuries to several others.
Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, disclosed this in a press release on Thursday.
Titled, “Imposition of Curfew,”, the statement noted that the bomb explosion prompted Governor Babagana Zulum, to consult with top security officials before implementing this measure.

Governor Abba Yusuf, who announced the imposition of the curfew shortly, after nationwide protest in Kano said the curfew was with immediate effect.

Thugs and hoodlums he regretted have embarked on looting of business premises, government properties and maiming of innocent citizens.
“After exhaustive deliberations during Emergency State Security council meeting, it was collectively decided that 24-hour curfew should be put in place to prevent further looting and vandalization of shops including indiscriminate killing and maiming of innocent citizens.”
“On this note therefore, and based on the powers conferred on me by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as the Chief Security Officer of the State, I have therefore, declared 24-hours curfew in the State with immediate effect.”
Meanwhile in Kaduna state,
the Nigeria Police, Command, has disclosed the arrest of 25 suspects involved in violent attacks on government agencies.
The Command’s Spokesman, ASP Mansir Hassan made this known on Thursday, noting that some of the apprehended individuals are members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN).
 Some items recovered from the suspects by the police includes an AK-47 rifle, live ammunition, a jackknife, and a police camouflage uniform. This has raised some concerned.
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