Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna, has relaxed the 24-hour curfew imposed in the state to curb the widespread of violence during the #EndBadGovernance protest.
Samuel Aruwan, the overseeing commissioner of the ministry of internal security and home affairs in Kaduna, said the curfew is now between 6pm and 8am, noting that citizens can move from 8am to 6pm.
In a statement on Wednesday evening, Aruwan said the Kaduna state security council took the decision after a “thorough review of the security situation in Kaduna, Zaria and environs”.
He added that the council “unanimously agreed to relax the 24-hour curfew earlier imposed on Monday 4th August 2024”.
“By this review, the curfew will now be in effect from 6pm to 8am daily,” the statement reads.
This implies that citizens may move freely and carry out their legitimate activities between 8am and 6pm and will revert to the curfew from 6pm to 8am.
“The Kaduna State Security Council reiterates its total commitment to the peace and security of the state and will continue to take all steps deemed necessary for their preservation.
“Furthermore, the security forces will continue to vigorously enforce the curfew from 6pm to 8am and will be decisive in confronting actions which may lead to a breakdown of law and order during periods of movement as well as restriction.
“This is with effect from tomorrow, Thursday 8th August 2024.”
Signed Samuel Aruwan Overseeing Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State.
