The 7 Division of the Nigerian Army in Maiduguri said on Sunday that the 24-hour curfew imposed on Maiduguri would be lifted on Monday morning.

Col. Sani Usman, the Spokesman of the division, stated this in a statement in Maiduguri.

The statement said that residents of Maiduguri were free to go about their business as from 6 a.m. on Monday.

“Please be informed that the curfew will last till 6 a.m. tomorrow morning.

“Therefore, people can go about their legitimate businesses as from 6 a.m. in the morning,” it said.