The Kaduna State Security Council has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Kaduna and Zaria metropolitan cities of the State with immediate effect following the outbreak of protests on Monday.
In a statement issued by the Overseeing Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, the State government advised citizens to remain indoors while security forces continue to work to maintain safety and security.
The statement said there was 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.
“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:
“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. Monitoring will be sustained for review of the curfew as required,” the statement added.
