Breaking: Kaduna government imposes 24-hr curfew as protest rocks state
By: Austine Agbo Emmanuel, Kaduna
http://www.newsportng.com.ng Kaduna State Government has imposed 24-hr curfew on the state, Zaria and it’s metropolitan cities.
The Overseeing Commissioner, Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan disclosed this in a press statement issued to newsmen in Kaduna on Monday said that the ongoing protest have been hijacked by criminals.
The decision according to him followed a review of the security situation in the State, urging residents to remain indoor until the situation is brought under control.
“The Kaduna State Security Council under the leadership of Governor Uba Sani, following a review of the security situation in the State, hereby notifies citizens of the following,
“There is sufficient evidence to clearly indicate that the ongoing protest has been hijacked by criminal elements who have resorted to looting of shops and destruction of private and public property.
“In view of this unfortunate development, the Kaduna State Security Council has unanimously resolved to impose a 24-hour curfew on Kaduna and Zaria Metropolises and environs with immediate effect.
“Citizens are advised to remain indoors while security forces continue to work to maintain safety and security.
“Monitoring will be sustained for review of the curfew as required.
Samuel Aruwan
Overseeing Commissioner,
Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State
5th August 2024.”
Breaking: Kaduna government imposes 24-hr curfew as protest rocks state
