As the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests enters its fifth day, the Kaduna State Security Council has announced the immediate imposition of a 24 hour curfew across the metropolis of Kaduna and Zaria, citing apparent hijack of the protest in the state by criminal elements.
The decision was contained in a statement signed by Samuel Aruwan, the Overseeing Commissioner of the Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs of the state.
The full statement reads,
"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:
1. There is sufficient evidence to clearly indicate that the ongoing protest has been hijacked by criminal elements who have resorted to looting of shops and destruction of private and public property.
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2. 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.
3. Citizens are advised to remain indoors while security forces continue to work to maintain safety and security.
4. Monitoring will be sustained for review of the curfew as required."
It would be recalled that Kaduna had witnessed some of the deadliest protests on the first day of the protests.
