The Kaduna state Government has on monday declared 24-hour curfew in two local governments in the state.
This was made known in a statement from the Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs and signed by Samuel Aruwan on Monday.
The statement said the State Government declared the curfew in Jema’a and Kaura Local Government Areas with immediate effect.
The statement further added that security agencies have full authority to enforce the curfew.
The statement read in part, “Government appeals to all residents of Jema’a and Kaura local government areas to cooperate with the security agencies in the urgent task of restoring peace and upholding law and order.
“Government condemns the violence and all acts of lawlessness that have occurred in the area.
“Further updates will be issued as necessary,” the statement added.
