Kaduna Govt Slams 24-hour Curfew On Jema’a, Kaura LGAs

BY AMOS TAUNA (KADUNA)
A 24-hour curfew has been slammed on Jema’a and Kaura local government areas in Kaduna State, following renewed killings by suspected Fulani herdsmen in Southern Kaduna.
A statement issued by Mr. Samuel Aruwan, who is the Special Assistant on Media Publicity to Governor Nasir El-Rufai, said the Kaduna Security Council resolved to imposes the 24-hour curfew on the two local government areas during its security council meeting.
According to the statement, “The Kaduna State Security Council has imposed a 24-hour curfew in Jema’a and Kaura Local Government Areas of Kaduna State with immediate effect.
“The action became necessary to protect life and property and avoid the further breakdown of law and order in the two Local Government Areas.
“All security agencies on a Special Operation in the two Local Government Areas have been directed to ensure strict compliance.
“Only essential workers and those on humanitarian services are allowed movement after due clearance by security agencies.”