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24-hour curfew still in force in Kaduna, Zaria, says Security Council

Mr Aruwan urged the citizens to observe the curfew strictly, and shun rumours or unverified reports.

• August 7, 2024
Uba Sani

The Kaduna State Security Council has not reviewed the 24-hour curfew imposed on Kaduna and Zaria towns and their environs.

The Overseeing Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, stated in a statement on Wednesday in Kaduna.

Mr Aruwan said, “The 24-hour curfew is still in place, and being actively enforced by the security agencies, contrary to insinuations that it has been reviewed. The citizens are enjoined to observe the curfew strictly, and shun rumours or unverified reports. Reliable and accurate updates will be duly communicated to the public through official channels.’’

(NAN)

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