Kaduna Imposes 24 Hour Curfew On Communities After Violent Gang Clashes

Kaduna State Government has imposed a 24 hour curfew on Sabon Garin-Nasarawa and Tirka Niyi community in Chikun Local Government Area.

The curfew was imposed, following the breakdown of law and order in the area in which two persons died.

Internal security and home affairs commissioner, Samuel Aruwan said that security agencies have been directed to enforce the curfew and restore order to the communities.

Aruwan said security agencies had been directed to enforce the curfew in the area to restore order as investigations were ongoing.

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The statement read: “The Kaduna State Government hereby announces the immediate imposition of 24-hour curfew on Sabon Garin Nassarawa-Tirkaniya area of Chikun LGA of the state.

“This decision was reached following a breakdown of law and order which led to the killing of two citizens in an incident of urban gang violence.

“Security agencies have been directed to enforce the curfew in the said location, to restore order as investigations proceed.

“Citizens are therefore urged to strictly observe the curfew in this location, which takes effect immediately.
Further updates will be communicated accordingly.”