By; IBRAHIM ADAMU, Kaduna.
Kaduna State Government has announced an imposition of a 24-hour curfew on Sabon Garin Nasarawa-Tirkaniya Area of Chikun Local Government.
This was contained in a statement on Monday 3 April, 2023 signed by Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan.
Aruwan explained that the curfew became necessary to contain breakdown of law and order, following a friction in the area.
“The Kaduna State Government hereby announces the immediate imposition of 24-hour curfew on Sabon Garin Nassarawa-Tirkaniya area of Chikun LGA.
“This decision was reached following a breakdown of law and order which led to the killing of two citizens in an incident of urban gang violence.
“Security agencies have been directed to enforce the curfew in the said location, to restore order as investigations proceed. Citizens are therefore urged to strictly observe the curfew in this location, which takes “effect immediately.
“Further updates will be communicated accordingly,” he added.
