From Femi Mustapha, in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Security Council under the leadership of Governor Uba Sani, has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Kaduna and Zaria metropolitan cities.
This came following a review of the security situation in the state as of today, Monday August 5.
This was contained in a statement by the overseeing Commissioner, State
Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, and made available to the media in Kaduna today.
The statement said that there is sufficient evidence to indicate that the ongoing protest has been hijacked by criminal elements who have resorted to looting 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,” the statement said.
