#EndBadGovernanceInNigeria: Police reinforce curfew, issue stern warning in Katsina

The Katsina State Police Command Public Relations Officer, ASP Abubakar Sadiq has on Monday threatened to arrest any protesters seen as the nationwide planned peaceful protest against #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria entered day five.

Punch earlier reported that Police in Katsina have enforced the ban on protests and subsequent enforcement of curfew across the state.

ASP Sadiq reiterated that the Katsina State Government’s ban on all forms of protest, unlawful assembly, and curfew throughout the state is still in effect.

According to him 24 hours curfew in Dutsinma LGA, 12 hours from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. in the rest of the 33 LGAs of the state is enforced.

He said, “This measure is aimed at preventing further escalation of violence, vandalism, and looting of private and public property and at maintaining public safety and security.

“The Command remains committed to enforcing this ban while ensuring that peace and order are restored in the state. We call on the good people of Katsina State to continue to cooperate with the command as well as other security agencies in this effort. Your understanding and compliance are crucial to maintaining the safety and security of the state.

“We call on parents and guardians to caution their children and wards against engaging in acts that are in conflict with the law, and to encourage them to remain law-abiding citizens.

“We encourage everyone to remain calm and go about their lawful activities within the confines of the law, as we will not hesitate to take decisive action against anyone who violates this ban. Let us work together to ensure peace and stability in Katsina State”, Sadiq said.

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