In response to security concerns over the ‘End Bad Governance’ protest that has now turned violent, the Kaduna State Security Council, led by Governor Uba Sani, has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Kaduna and Zaria metropolises and their surrounding areas.
In an official statement, the council said that there is “sufficient evidence to 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.”
Effective immediately, the curfew mandates all residents to remain indoors as security forces work diligently to restore order and ensure public safety.
The Kaduna state government assured citizens that they will continue to monitor the situation to restore normalcy, and the curfew will be reviewed as necessary based on the evolving situation.