Borno relaxes curfew for Juma’at prayers

Borno relaxes curfew for Juma’at prayers

The Borno Government and heads of security agencies have announced a temporary relaxation of the curfew imposed in the state to allow Muslims to observe the Friday (Jumaat) congregation prayers.The Police Public Relations Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Police, Daso Nahun, disclosed this in a statement released in Maiduguri on Friday.He said that the curfew would be relaxed from 12 pm to 3 pm to enable Muslims to attend the Jumaat prayers at mosques closer to their communities.He stated that the curfew would continue to be enforced from 3 pm today, Friday, to 6 am on Saturday.He advised the residents to go about their lawful business and avoid any form of violence.Nahun assured the public of adequate protection of lives and property, working towards sustainable peace and safety in the state.“This decision comes after a series of incidents in the state, including protests, IED explosions, and culpable homicide.“The government and security agencies are working to maintain law and order and ensure public safety,” he said.

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 - NigerianEye
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