The Kaduna State Security Council has removed completely the current 6pm to 8am curfew in Kaduna and Zaria towns following an extensive review of the security situation in the two towns and their environs.
The Overseeing Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr. Samuel Aruwan, made this known in a statement, Tuesday morning, saying that the removal of the curfew is effective immediately, from Tuesday August 13, 2024.
It would be recalled that the State Security Council last week imposed curfew in Kaduna, Zaria and environs as hoodlums hijacked the #EndBadGovernance protest, where investments worth billions of Naira got looted and vandalised.
Aruwan further stated that any form of procession must be verified by relevant agencies to avoid any breakdown of law and order, while assuring the populace that security forces will continue to be on the lookout for threats to public peace, and will prosecute persons or groups posing such threats.
According to him, “Kaduna State Security Council during the extensive assessment held last night unanimously recommended the removal of the curfew and reiterated its commitment to the security and safety of the citizenry in Kaduna state.
“With this development, law-abiding citizens are free to move and engage in legitimate activities in Kaduna and Zaria towns and their environs with no restriction.
“The Security Council also warned that processions or gatherings must be verified with the relevant agencies to avoid any breakdown of law and order, and for the overall security of the general public.
“Governor Sani, presiding over the briefing, commended the leadership of the security agencies, religious and traditional leaders, and all critical stakeholders for the roles they played in containing the unfortunate events which followed the protest in Kaduna and Zaria.
“The Governor assured the critical stakeholders of his inclusive and participatory stance, and that he would continue to engage them towards ensuring the peace, unity and development of Kaduna state,” Aruwan said.