#InCaseYouMissedIt: JTF relaxes curfew in Yobe

The Military Joint Task Force (JTF) in Yobe state has relaxed the 24-hour curfew earlier imposed on Potiskum town. This was announced in a press release issued by  the Spokesman of the Task Force in the state, Captain Eli Lazarus, saying that the relaxation of curfew is due to the completion of the of the operation carried out within Potiskum metropolis.

However, he said the 10:00PM – 6:00AM curfew is still in force across state and appreciates the patience and cooperation of residents throughout the period of the 24 hour curfew imposed on the town.

Channels TV reports:

"Upon the completion of special operations in Potiskum town, the Joint Task Force (JTF) relaxes the twenty four hour curfew imposed on the town recently with effect from today Wednesday 7 August 2013.

"However, the earlier curfew imposed on the state which commences from 10 O'clock in the evening to 6 O'clock in the morning is still in force"

The statement also wishes the Muslim community a happy Eid-El-Fitr celebration.

The Joint Task Force could not disclose whether arrest or recoveries of arms were made during the 24 hour curfew.

A JTF source who pleaded anonymity however told Channels Television that some arms and arrests were made during the search operation carried out on the town.

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