Military warns residents against flouting curfew order in Yobe

AUTHORITIES of the 3 Armoured Division of the Nigerian Army (Tactical) have warned residents of Damaturu, the Yobe State capital, against flouting the 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. daily curfew order aimed at protecting people’s lives and property, as the military continues with Operation Lafiya Dole in the North-East sub-region of the country.

The warning, in a statement issued by Col. Texas Chukwu yesterday in Damaturu to newsmen, also reminded residents of Damaturu that the curfew time is still in force from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

The statement reads in part: “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 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.”

The statement also gave some security tips to people in the cause of the fight against insurgency such as watching out for strange faces in their vicinity, avoiding crowded places such as recreational centres, motor parks, football viewing centres, market places and unusual gatherings at different places in the town.

He, therefore, solicited the “support and co-operation 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.”