Following advice from security agencies, the Kaduna State Government has declared a 24-hour curfew in Jema’a and Kaura local government areas with immediate effect.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan.
The development according to the statement is to assist the security agencies to stabilize the situation in the areas, save lives and property and enable the restoration of law and order.
It further stated that security agencies have full authority to enforce the curfew, noting that the Government appealed to all residents of Jema’a and Kaura local government areas to cooperate with the security agencies in the urgent task of restoring peace and upholding law and order.
However, the statement said the government condemned the violence and all acts of lawlessness that have occurred in the area, as further updates will be issued as necessary.
