Eid-el-Kabir: Borno govt restricts movement over security concerns

The Borno State Government has announced a impermanent regularisation connected vehicular and quality question during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations arsenic portion of measures to fortify information crossed the state.

The directive, approved by Governor Babagana Zulum, was disclosed successful a connection issued connected Tuesday by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Prof. Usman Tar.

According to the statement, the regularisation volition beryllium enforced from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. connected Eid time and volition impact each categories of vehicles, tricycles and motorcycles crossed the state.

The authorities said the measurement was introduced to guarantee peaceful Eid prayers and support residents during the festive period.

Residents were advised to observe prayers astatine Eid grounds closest to their homes to easiness question and enactment information operations.

Security agencies, ambulances, occurrence work unit and different indispensable workers with valid recognition were exempted from the restriction.

The authorities besides urged residents crossed the 27 section authorities areas to cooperate with information operatives and comply with the directive successful the involvement of nationalist safety.

Parents and guardians were advised to caution their children and wards against acts susceptible of disrupting nationalist bid during the celebrations.