By The New Diplomat Political Desk
Following widespread violence and looting spree that rocked the #EndBadGovernance nationwide protest in Kaduna State, Governor Uba Sani has placed a 24-hour curfew on Kaduna and Zaria metropolitan cities.
This was announced in a statement on Monday by the overseeing Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan.
The Commissioner while advising citizens to remain indoors while security forces work to maintain safety and security, explained that the decision followed a review of the security situation in the state.
He maintained that the state government has information that the ongoing protests have been hijacked by some criminal elements, who are the ones allegedly behind looting and the destruction of private and public property.
The statement reads in part: “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 indicate that the ongoing protest has been hijacked by criminal elements who have resorted to the looting of shops and destruction of private and public property.
“IGiventhis 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. 4. Monitoring will be sustained for review of the curfew as required.”
