The 7 Division of the Nigerian Army on Saturday said it had relaxed the 24-hour curfew imposed on Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, from 5pm to 8am daily.
The spokesman of the Division, Colonel Tukur Gusau, made this known in a statement in Maiduguri.
Gusau said the curfew was imposed following last Wednesday’s foiled Boko Haram attack on the city.
He added: “The 7 Division of the Nigerian Army decided to relax the curfew after reviewing the security situation in Maiduguri.
“Accordingly, movement is now from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. until further notice.”
Gusau then urged residents of Maiduguri to go about their normal businesses during the stipulated period, adding: “Residents are advised to continue with their normal activities within the stipulated period and continue to monitor the media for updates.”
NAN.