Nigerian state bans night markets after bomb blast attack

The northeast Nigeria's Adamawa State has announced an indefinite ban on night markets in the state capital following Tuesday's bomb blast in Yola which claimed many lives.

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State governor Mohammadu Jibrilla made the announcement on Wednesday in an interview with newsmen in Yola.

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He said the ban was part of decisions taken at an emergency security meeting at Government House, Yola.

He said all business premises that attracted crowds, particularly night markets, were expected to close by 6 p.m, local time.

The governor urged those affected to show understanding as such measures became necessary in order to save lives and properties.

State Commissioner for Information also told reporters that relaxation points, particularly those that gathered crowd, would also be affected by the ban.

Sajoh said security operatives would assess the situation and take necessary measures to contain the security challenge.

He said government would increase security awareness campaigns while a Submit would soon be organised for stakeholders including religious and traditional rulers on measures to check the security challenge.

At least 34 persons dead while 80 others were injured after a bomb blast hit a crowded park in Yola on Tuesday.

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, but it is believed to have been carried out by Boko Haram.
The group has carried out similar attacks in some northern states in the past. Enditem

Source: Xinhua

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