The Yobe state government has imposed a 24 hour curfew in Damaturu, the state capital.

This followed the intense gun battle between the Joint task Force (JTF) and suspected members of the Boko Haram Islamic sect which occurred on Monday around 5:30 pm, running through the night.

A statement signed by the special adviser to the governor on Media and Information, Abdullahi Bego, directed residents to remain in their homes as the JTF and other security agencies continue their efforts in restoring peace in the state.

According to the statement, 24 hour curfew is only for Damaturu metropolis, as restriction of movement for other parts of the state still remains 10PM to 6AM while restriction of movement in Potiskum remains 6PM to 6AM daily.

The statement called on members of the public to give maximum cooperation to the JTF and other security agencies in their efforts to ensure the safety of life and property.


It also called on the people not to relent in their prayers for the restoration of peace in the state and the nation in general.

Our correspondent in Damaturu, Jonathan Gopep reported that the gun battle between the JTF and the Gunmen lasted throughout the night.

Police search

The police in Damaturu, this morning began search and recovery of bodies, and perhaps, rescue of survivors of the deadly battle that engulfed the city on Monday.

The state Commissioner of Police, Moses Onireti, confirmed that one police officer was killed in the gun feud and four others were injured.

The Commissioner, who spoke on a Radio Nigeria call in program, Police Diary, said the casualty from the battle is still unclear.
Mr. Onireti said the security agencies would go round the city to ascertain casualty rate and pick up bodies of those felled in the attack, which targeted police and JTF bases on Potiskum Road.
He said the battle was triggered by the Boko Haram sect who deployed massive force targeting the police and the army in the city.

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nNA nAWAOO...CHAOS EVERYWHERE.

Gudluck Jonathan should wake up from his slumber
he has slept too much

Who can deliver us from the power of islam. Help! Israel! Help! We are done for

Ones life is not safe in his own country. Help us Lord!!!

Poverty, illiteracy and corruption. . . I can't finish the food they can cook!

This is a prove that the state of emergency declared in Damaturu and other parts of north is not working.

chiomasms: Gudluck Jonathan should wake up from his slumber
he has slept too much

why are you alway calling gej. What do you want from him? Convert to islam?

HAH: This is a prove that the state of emergency declared in Damaturu and other parts of north is not working.

How will state of emergency work when the person that declared the state of emergency is not monitoring; he does not seem to care. i wonder for this type of president!!