El-Rufai bans religious protests in Kaduna over Deborah Samuel’s case

Under the leadership of governor El Rufai, Kaduna state government has banned all forms of protests related to religious activities in the state.

The state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan said the ban decision was done in consultation with the State Security Council and also effective immediately.

Aruwan said prohibition of all forms of religious protests became imperative in view of moves by some unpatriotic elements to organize series of for-and-against protests related to a recent security development in another northern state.

Recall protests rocked Sokoto city on Saturday, May 14, over the detention of two persons linked to the gruesome killing of a Christian student, Deborah Samuel.

According to Aruwan’s Saturday statement, Governor Nasir El-Rufai who has been briefed of the development, has charged security agencies to ensure strict enforcement of the ban on religious protests.

The Governor also charged religious leaders, community leaders and traditional rulers throughout the State to complement the efforts of government and security agencies towards the maintenance of peace and stability.

“Security agencies have thus resolved that any attempt by individuals or groups to disrupt the peace and stability of the State, by way of religious protests, will not be condoned. Such protests will be promptly halted, and conveners prosecuted,” the statement said.

“Citizens are implored to remain calm as they go about their lawful pursuits, and to immediately report any such activity or security concern to the Kaduna State Security Operations Room, on 09034000060 and 08170189999”.