Nigeria-The Borno State Government on Monday has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Maiduguri metropolitan council and its environs.

A statement issued by the secretary to the state government, Amb. Baba Ahmad Jidda, said the curfew begins from 11am on Monday.

It added that the government took the decision after consulting with the General Officer Commanding, 7 Division, Nigerian Army, on security problems confronting the state.

The statement said, “The imposition of the curfew is necessitated by an attack in Maiduguri by people suspected to be Boko Haram members in the early hours of Monday.

“During the period of curfew, Borno State Government pleads with all citizens to remain calm and law abiding until the situation is put under control as the security agencies will do everything possible to maintain lives and property of the citizenry.

“Only vehicles on emergency calls and essential services are allowed to move during the period.

The curfew would be lifted as soon as the situation improves. Statement said.