Kaduna state declares 24-hour curfew on Jema’a, Kaura LGAs

Kaduna State Government has declared a 24-hour curfew on Jema’a and Kaura Local Government Areas of the state.

The curfew follows the violence caused by gunmen suspected to be Fulani militia who raided Agban Kagoro, Kaura LGA on Sunday night.

The attack which occurred on Sunday night reportedly claimed no fewer than 15 lives while scores were injured.

The State Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, announced this in a statement titled ‘KDSG declares 24-hour curfew in Jema’a and Kaura LGAs’ on Monday.

The government said the measure was to allow security agencies to save lives, properties and restore law and order in the areas.

The state government appealed to residents of Jema’a and Kaura LGA to cooperate with security agencies in their task of restoring peace, law and order.

The commissioner quoted the state governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, as condemning the violence attack in the area that left many dead and property destroyed.

The statement titled, ‘KDSG declares 24-hour curfew in Jema’a and Kaura LGAs,’ read, “Following advice from security agencies, the Kaduna State Government has declared a 24-hour curfew in Jema’a and Kaura local government areas with immediate effect.

“This is to assist the security agencies to stabilize the situation in the areas, save lives and property and enable the restoration of law and order.

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“A statement from the Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs said that that security agencies have full authorization to enforce the curfew.

“Government appeals to all residents of Jema’a and Kaura local government areas to cooperate with the security agencies in the urgent task of restoring peace and upholding law and order.

“Government condemns the violence and all acts of lawlessness that have occurred in the area.

“Further updates will be issued as necessary.”