Kaduna relaxes curfew, warns against lawlessness

The government has relaxed the curfew imposed in Kaduna and Zaria metropolis, saying that residents are now free to move, and engage in their businesses from 8am to 6pm.

However, the curfew in those areas now is between 6:00 pm to 8:00 am.

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In a statement issued late on Wednesday night by the Coordinating Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan explained that “the Kaduna State Security Council under the leadership of Governor Uba Sani, after a thorough review of the security situation in Kaduna and Zaria towns and environs, has unanimously agreed to relax the 24-hour curfew earlier imposed on Monday 4th August 2024.”

He said, “By this review, the curfew will now be in effect from 6pm to 8am daily. This implies that citizens may move freely and carry out their legitimate activities between 8am and 6pm, and will revert it from 6pm to 8am”.

The government official pointed out that the review in the State takes effect from Thursday.

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Aruwan said: “the Kaduna State Security Council reiterates its total commitment to the peace and security of the State, and will continue to take all steps deemed necessary for their preservation.

“Furthermore, the security forces will continue to vigorously enforce the curfew from 6:00 pm to 8:00 am, and will be decisive in confronting actions which may lead to a breakdown of law and order during periods of movement as well as restriction.”