The Kaduna State Security Council has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Kaduna and Zaria metropolitan cities in response to escalating protests. Although some parts of Kaduna had seen a return to normalcy, thousands of youths continued to flood the streets, demanding an end to what they describe as bad governance.
Despite an address by President Bola Tinubu urging calm, protesters insisted that the president did not adequately address their demands.
In a statement on Monday, Samuel Aruwan, the Overseeing Commissioner for the Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, announced the curfew, stating that it was necessary for peace.
“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:
“There is sufficient evidence to clearly indicate that the ongoing protest has been hijacked by criminal elements who have resorted to looting shops and destroying 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.”
