Governor Buni reviews curfew time in Yobe.

Governor Buni reviews curfew time in Yobe.

By: Yahaya Wakili

Yobe state governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, has approved a review of the curfew, which now starts from 6 p.m.–6 a.m. with effect from Wednesday, August 7, 2024. After careful assessment and noticeable improvement in the security situation in Potiskum, Gashua, and Nguru,.

Governor Buni disclosed this after chairing a security council meeting with the heads of security agencies in the state to review the security situation following the nationwide protests.

In the aftermath of the security meeting, Governor Mai Mala Buni commended the security organizations for handling the situation maturely and professionally.

The council noted with dismay the sudden appearance of hoodlums and criminals who hid under the protest to destroy and loot government and private properties in Potiskum, Gashua, and Nguru, which led to the declaration of curfew in the three towns.

The council cautioned parents and guardians to always monitor their wards and not to allow them to be used as agents of destruction and looting.

The council also called on traditional rulers, religious leaders, and opinion leaders to preach peace and peaceful coexistence and support government efforts towards entrenching peace and security across the state.

The council recognized everyone as a stakeholder in peacebuilding and should support security agencies with timely and useful information on all suspicious persons and movements in their localities.

Similarly, the public is hereby advised to be vigilant and report cases of illicit transactions, including trafficking, sales, and consumption of prohibited drugs.

The governor and chairman of the council assured the security agencies of the support of the state government with a call on them to be proactive as the state is emerging out of protracted security challenges and cannot afford to accommodate any new forms of violence and insecurity.

The heads of the security agencies assured the government of increased dedication to ensuring sustainable security across the state.

Governor Buni reviews curfew time in Yobe.