Kaduna State government on Monday imposed a 24-hour curfew on Kaduna and Zaria metropolitan cities and their environs.
The curfew takes immediate effect while security agents have been directed to ensure compliance by residents.
The State Security Council under the leadership of Governor Uba Sani, approved the imposition of the curfew after a thorough review of the security situation in the State.
Samuel Aruwan, the Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, disclosed this in a statement in Kaduna.
He said the state government has sufficient evidence to prove that the ongoing protest against hardship in the country has been hijacked by some criminal elements, hence the decision to impose the curfew.
The statement reads in part that : “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.”
(vitalnewsngr.com)
