24-hour curfew imposed in Yobe

A 24-hour curfew has been imposed across Yobe state.

The curfew was announced by the spokesman of the 3 Division Special Operation Battalion, Damaturu on Thursday night.

Captain Eli Lazarus,  Spokesman of the Division in a press statement urged law abiding citizens to remain calm as the Battalion steps up its operation to rid the state of insurgents.

The Nation learnt that the imposition of the curfew followed the invasion of the state capital by insurgents on Thursday night.

The insurgents reportedly attacked mega petrol stations and and were engaged in a shoot out with men of the Joint Military task force.


Source: The Nation