March 21, 2022

Following advice from security agencies, the Kaduna State Government has declared a 24-hour curfew in Jema’a and Kaura local government areas with immediate effect.

In a statement on Monday by Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner, Internal Security and Home Affairs, security agencies have full authorization to enforce the curfew.

This is to assist the security agencies to stabilize the situation in the areas, save lives and property and enable the restoration of law and order.

He noted that government appeals to all residents of Jema’a and Kaura local government areas to cooperate with the security agencies in the urgent task of restoring peace and upholding law and order.

Government condemns the violence and all acts of lawlessness that have occurred in the area.