After consultations with security agencies, the government of Borno State has imposed immediate restrictions on vehicular movements in Maiduguri and its environs.
The commissioner for Home Affairs, Information and Culture, Dr. Mohammed Bulama said the restriction will take effect from 5:00pm on December 31 and ends at 6:00am Saturday, January 2, 2016.
According to a statement issued by Dr Bulama on Thursday,
“The measure becomes necessary in order to further safeguard lives and property of law abiding citizens in the state.
“While wishing you a hitch free new year, members of the public are please requested to be more vigilant and security conscious throughout the period and report any suspicious person or movement to the nearest security agency.
“We wish to assure the good people of Borno State and indeed all law abiding citizens that every step is being taken by government and military authorities to root out terrorists causing mayhem in the society.”
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