Breaking: Kaduna Govt Declares Curfew As Protest Gains Momentum On Day 5

The Kaduna State Security Council, on Monday, imposed a 24-hour curfew on Kaduna and Zaria Metropolitan Cities.

Naija News reports that the decision was reached following the result of the protest in the cities.

Although normalcy had been restored in some parts of Kaduna, thousands of youths are out on the streets, demanding an end to what they described as bad governance.

Recall that President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday addressed the nation, calling for an end to the protest, but the protesters said the President did not address their demands.

The overseeing Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, in a statement said the measure was taken in the interest of peace.

He said, “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 of shops and destruction of 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.”