Lawal stated that the temporary easing of the curfew permitted Muslim worshippers to attend Jumat prayers at designated mosques within their communities.
The Police Command in Borno has reported that the situation in Maiduguri and surrounding areas remains stable on the second day following Thursday’s violent protests.
Commissioner of Police Yusuf Lawal provided this update on Friday to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Maiduguri.
Lawal confirmed that there have been no new incidents of protests or unrest in the state over the past 24 hours.
He mentioned that the police had lifted the statewide 24-hour curfew, initially set by the state government, for a period from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Lawal elaborated that this brief relaxation was intended to allow Muslims to participate in Jumat prayers at specific mosques. He added that the prayers were carried out without incident and emphasized that security monitoring and patrols would persist to maintain public safety.
