Kaduna gov imposes 24-hour curfew on Kaduna, Zaria, as protesters go on looting spree

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From Femi Oyelola Kaduna

Kaduna state governor, Uba Sani has imposed a 24hrs curfew in the state following looting by protesters on Monday.
In a statement issued by the overseeing Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State, Mr Samuel Aruwan said, the protest had been hijacked by criminal elements.
According to the Commissioner, “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 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.
“Given 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.

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