The government of Kaduna State has issued a 24-hour curfew on Kaduna and Zaria Metropolitan Cities over the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests in the state.
While normalcy has been restored in some parts of Kaduna, thousands of youths are out on the streets chanting against what they described as bad governance.
On Sunday, President Bola Tinubu addressed the Nigerians in a nationwide broadcast, urging restraint, however, the protesters said the nation’s number one citizen did not address their demands.
The Overseeing Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan,said in a statement on Monday that the decision was taken in the interest of peace.
“The Kaduna State Security Council under the leadership of Governor Uba Sani, following a review of the security situation in the State, hereby notifies citizens of the following:”
“There is 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.
“Citizens are advised to remain indoors while security forces continue to work to maintain safety and security. Monitoring will be sustained for review of the curfew as required.”