The Kaduna State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Kaduna and Zaria Metropolitan cities.
DAILY NIGERIAN reports that thousands of youths stormed major roads on Monday in continuation of the #endbadgovernance protest.
Some of the youths who were seen waving Russian flags reportedly vandalised and looted private properties.
In a statement issued on Monday, the overseeing commissioner of the Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs Samuel Aruwan, said the ongoing protests have been hijacked by criminal elements.
He said the decision to impose the curfew was arrived at by the state security council after a review of the security situation in the state.
He explained that the measure was taken in the interest of peace.
The statement reads,“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.”
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