The Kaduna state government has relaxed the 24-hour curfew imposed on Kaduna and Zaria.
The Kaduna state government has relaxed the 24-hour curfew imposed on Kaduna and Zaria.
Governor Uba Sani had on Monday imposed the 24 hour curfew on the two cities to avert breakdown of law and order following the violent activities of some hoodlums who vandalised and looted public and private property.
In a statement on Wednesday night, Samuel Aruwan, Overseeing Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, said after thorough review of the security situation, the Kaduna state security council, relaxed the curfew from 6pm to 8am effective from Thursday.
“The Kaduna State Security Council under the leadership of Governor Uba Sani, after a thorough review of the security situation in Kaduna and Zaria towns and environs, has unanimously agreed to relax the 24-hour curfew earlier imposed on Monday 4th August 2024”, the statement reads.
“By this review, the curfew will now be in effect from 6pm to 8am daily. “This implies that citizens may move freely and carry out their legitimate activities between 8am and 6pm, and will revert to the curfew from 6pm to 8am.
“The Kaduna State Security Council reiterates its total commitment to the peace and security of the State and will continue to take all steps deemed necessary for their preservation.”
Aruwan added that, “security forces will continue to vigorously enforce the curfew from 6pm to 8am, and will be decisive in confronting actions which may lead to a breakdown of law and order during periods of movement as well as restriction.
“This is with effect from tomorrow, Thursday, 8th August, 2024.”
John Shiklam