Kaduna State Security Council Imposes 24 hour curfew on Kaduna and Zaria Metropolitan Cities

From Lateef Taiwo

The Kaduna State Security Council under the leadership of Governor Uba Sani, has imposed 24 hours Curfew in Kaduna and Zaria .

In a statement from the Government House, made available to newsmen, signed by Samuel Aruwan, commissioner for Internal security and Home Affairs, states that the decision is coming on the heel of security review in the state.

According to the statement ” 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”