Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has completely lifted the curfew in the state.
Samuel Aruwan, the Overseeing Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, in a statement on Tuesday in Kaduna, said, “After an extensive review of the security situation in Kaduna and Zaria towns and their environs, the Kaduna State Security Council under the leadership of Governor Uba Sani has removed the current 6pm to 8am curfew completely.
“The removal of the curfew is effective immediately, from today Tuesday, 13th August 2024.”
With this development, the statement stated that all law-abiding citizens were free to move and engage in legitimate activities in Kaduna and Zaria towns and their environs with no restriction.
It added that the Kaduna State Security Council during the extensive assessment held last night unanimously recommended the removal of the curfew and reiterated its commitment to the security and safety of the citizenry in Kaduna State.
According to the statement, “The Security Council also warned that processions or gatherings must be verified with the relevant agencies to avoid any breakdown of law and order, and for the overall security of the general public.”
The Council, according to the statement, further disclosed that security forces would continue to be on the lookout for threats to public peace, and would prosecute persons or groups posing such threats.
Governor Sani, presiding over the briefing, commended the leadership of the security agencies, religious and traditional leaders, and all critical stakeholders for the roles they played in containing the unfortunate events which followed the protest in Kaduna and Zaria.
