The Kaduna State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Kaduna and Zaria Metropolitan Cities.
Samuel Aruwan, the state’s Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs announced this in a statement issued in Kaduna on Monday, August 5, 2024.
Aruwan said, “The Kaduna State Security Council under the leadership of Gov. Uba Sani, following a review of the security situation in the State, hereby notifies the 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.”
Protesters are on a 10-day nationwide demonstration amid the pervasive hardship in the country. Some protesters have stormed the streets of Kaduna carrying Russian flags causing unease among residents.
However, the commissioner said that given the unfortunate development, the Kaduna State Security Council has unanimously resolved to impose a 24-hour curfew on Kaduna and Zaria Metropolises and environs with an immediate effect.
He said, “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,” Aruwan added.
