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The Kaduna State Security Council has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Kaduna and Zaria metropolitan cities of the state with immediate effect.
The decision followed the outbreak of protests in the areas on Monday.
In a statement 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 had been hijacked by criminal elements who had resorted to looting of shops and destruction of private and public properties.
The statement added: “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, Zaria and environs with immediate effect. Monitoring will be sustained for review of the curfew as required."
