…Kaduna State Security council said, there are sufficient evidence to clearly indicate that the ongoing protest has been hijacked by criminal elements
MON AUG 05 2024-theGBJournal| The Kaduna State Security Council under the leadership of Governor Uba Sani has slammed a 24-curfew on Kaduna and Zaria metropolitan cities.
In a statement signed by the Overseeing Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan today, the Kaduna State Security council said, there are sufficient evidence to clearly 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.
”In view of this unfortunate development, the Kaduna State Security Council has unanimously resolved to impose a 24-hour curfew on Kaduna and Zaria Metropolises and environs with immediate effect.”
The Council advised citizens to remain indoors while security forces continue to work to maintain safety and security.
It said it will sustain the monitoring the situation for review of the curfew as required.
Meanwhile, over 3000 protesters, mostly primary and secondary school aged children, including women were seen demonstrating while holding Russian flags and calling for the overthrow of the civilian government.
Many businesses were looted and vehicles vandalized in Kaduna as well as Zaria as the protesters turned violent.
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