BREAKING: Kaduna State Gov't Orders 24-Hour Curfew, Details Emerge
- Governor Uba Sani and the Kaduna State Security Council have imposed a 24-hour curfew on Kaduna and Zaria Metropolises
- The order came in response to looting and destruction of property linked to the protests
- The governor assured that authorities will continuously monitor the situation and review the curfew as needed to address the evolving security challenges
Kaduna State - The Governor of Kaduna State Uba Sani, has announced a 24-hour curfew for Kaduna and Zaria Metropolises.
In a statement signed by the overseeing commissioner, of the Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State, Samuel Aruwan, stated that the order is effective immediately, in response to escalating violence linked to ongoing protests.
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Curfew imposed due to Hijacking of Protests, says Gov Sani
Sani noted that the decision came after a thorough review of the state's security situation.
He said the council determined that criminal elements had taken advantage of the protests, resulting in widespread looting and destruction, The Punch reported.
He said:
“There is substantial evidence indicating that the protests, which initially began as peaceful demonstrations, have been hijacked by criminals.
"These individuals have engaged in serious criminal activities, including the looting of shops and the destruction of both private and public property.”
The Kaduna state government also urged residents to stay indoors during the curfew.
He said:
“We advise all citizens to remain indoors while security forces work to stabilize the situation and ensure safety. Our priority is to protect the public and prevent further escalation of violence.”
Security operatives urged to maintain order
The governor noted that the security authorities will maintain close monitoring of the situation and review the necessity of extending the curfew based on developments, Leadership reported.
He said:
“We are committed to ongoing assessment and will review the curfew as needed to ensure it effectively addresses the current security challenges."
Dalung criticises Tinubu's Broadcast, backs hardship protest
In a related development, Legit.ng reported that on Sunday, August 4, Solomon Dalung, the former Minister of Youth and Sports Development under ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, criticised President Bola Tinubu's national broadcast.
Dalung, who led a protest in Jos, Plateau State, last Thursday, August 1, attended an open-air church service by the protesters on Sunday.
Dalung denounced Tinubu's broadcast as ineffective and maintained that the protest was far from over.
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