By; SULAIMAN AHMED MISAU, Katsina
Acting Governor of Katsina State, Malam Faruk Lawal Jobe has approved the review of the 24 hour restriction of movement ordered imposed on Dutsinma Local Government to join the 33 other Local Government Areas of the State under the 7:00pm to 7:00am curfew. Malam Faruk Lawal in a statement by Director of Press of the office of the Secretary to the Government of the state, Malam Abdullahi Aliyu Yar’adua granted the review of the Dutsinma curfew after receiving a report of an improved security situation in the area. Aliyu Yar’adua said the Acting Governor, Faruk Lawal Jobe who chaired a meeting of the State Security Council directed the ban on unusual gatherings and all types of protests to remain imposed throughout the State. Malam Jobs appreciated the civil manners in which the security agents handled the hoodlums who hijacked the peaceful protest with a view to committing criminal activities. Malam Faruk Lawal also thanked parents, guardians and community leaders who cautioned their children and youths from joining the bandwagon of the miscreants. Meanwhile, the State Security Council has announced the arrest of several youths in connection with the recent violence, lootings and vandalization of public and private property. Speaking shortly after the Council’s meeting, the Secretary to the Government of Katsina State, Barrister Abdullahi Garba Faskari said that some of those arrested had already been charged to court for alleged criminal conspiracy, causing public disturbance, vandalization and theft. Barrister Abdullahi Faskari said that the Security Council had once again appealed to people to remain calm and law abiding as all hands were on deck to guarantee the safety of lives and property.
