By RFIPalled on 24-10-2018Modified on 24-10-2018 at 23:36

In Burkina Faso, the authorities have instituted a curfew since Tuesday evening, October 23 in the department of Djibo, in the province of Soum, after the attack of the gendarmerie brigade on October 18.

It is through social networks that the inhabitants of Djibo have discovered for the most part the measure instituting a curfew. The decree signed by the high commissioner of the province of Soum institutes a curfew from 20h to 6h until further notice in the department of Djibo. It took effect Tuesday night.

On the real reasons for this measure, nothing filters. " For security reasons. That's what we can say for the moment. It's very complicated, "admits an administrative authority.

Since the attack of the gendarmerie brigade by armed men last October 18th, the fear has settled among the populations. There were no casualties, only material damage, but every day carries its rumors of attack. " It's the day we sleep. You can not even go to bed during the night, "says a helpless resident.

The courthouse in the city of Djibo closed and the workers returned to their families. They fear for their lives. " The work will resume when there is a security device to counter a possible attack, " said an official.

The city of Djibo is the chief town of the Soum north of Burkina Faso. © Google Maps

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