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August 13, 2024
State Security Council under the leadership of Governor Uba Sani, unanimously agreed to relax the 24-hour curfew after a review of the security situation in Kaduna, Zaria and their environs.
The Kaduna State government has confirmed the removal of the 24-hour curfew it declared on August 1, after the recently concluded #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest turned violence and some of the demonstrators attacked and vandalised a state agency, KADEPA's office.
Two persons were also killed after protesters managed to access the Kano State Government House on the fourth day of the protest when the protesters clashed with security operatives during the #EndBadGovernance protests, leading to two deaths.
As the #EndBadGovernance protests entered their fifth day, with thousands of youths still demonstrating in the streets, calling for an end to perceived bad governance, the state government sustained the curfew.
Samuel Aruwan, Overseeing Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, justified the curfew as a measure to maintain peace in the state.
However, on the seventh day of the 10-day protest, the State Security Council under the leadership of Governor Uba Sani, unanimously agreed to relax the 24-hour curfew after a review of the security situation in Kaduna, Zaria and their environs.
Aruwan said that the review led to the shifting of the curfew from 24 hours to 6pm to 8am daily.
On Tuesday, Aruwan in a statement announced a total removal of the curfew after an extensive review of the security situation in Kaduna and Zaria towns and their environs.
Aruwan said that the removal of the curfew is effective immediately, noting that with the removal of the curfew, law-abiding citizens are free to move and engage in legitimate activities in Kaduna and Zaria towns and their environs with no restriction.
The commissioner said, “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.
“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 further disclosed that security forces will continue to be on the lookout for threats to public peace, and will 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.
“The Governor assured the critical stakeholders of his inclusive and participatory stance, and that he would continue to engage them towards ensuring the peace, unity and development of Kaduna State.”