The Nigerian Army on Friday temporarily relaxed the curfew imposed on Maiduguri, the capital of troubled Borno State.
It is believed that this is done in order to allow the Muslim faithful in the town to attend the Friday Islamic congregational prayer.
Though the military allowed the residents of the troubled town to walk freely on the streets between 12pm and 5pm on Friday, they would have to trek to their destinations as no vehicular movement is allowed until further notice.
The mobile text message from the Deputy Director Army Public Relations, 7 Division Maiduguri, Col. Tukur Gusau, to our correspondent’s telephone stated that the curfew would continue after the Friday’s allowance.
The text read: “The 7 Division Nigerian Army wish to announce to the general public in Maiduguri that the curfew currently in place is partially lifted for only today (Friday) May 15 2015 from 1200hrs (12pm) to 1700hrs(5pm).
“However, vehicular movement is still restricted within the city.”
It added: “Please be vigilant and report any security breach to the nearest military establishment. Thank you for your support and understanding.”
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