We are suffering": Borno residents react as security forces restrict movement, force travelers to trek at checkpoints for Sallah
Borno Sallah: Mixed Reactions as Police Restrict Tricycles, Urge Residents to Pray Near Homes “We Are Suffering”: Mixed Reactions as Borno Police Restrict Tricycles, Order Residents to Pray Near Homes for Sallah By hotgist9ja.com March 19, 2026 As Muslims in Borno State prepare to celebrate Sallah, what should be a period of joy and spiritual reflection has been overshadowed by heightened security measures that have left many residents with mixed feelings. The Borno State Police Command, in collaboration with other security agencies, has announced restrictions on tricycle (Keke NAPEP) movements from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. during the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. Residents have also been urged to pray near their homes rather than congregate in large open fields. While the measures are officially framed as necessary precautions to prevent terrorist attacks following recent bomb bl...