The Kaduna State Government has relaxed the 24-hour curfew it imposed on Kaduna and Zaria metropolitan cities from 8am to 6pm daily effective from Thursday, August 8, 2024.
The decision to relax the 24-hour curfew, according to the Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, was taken by the state Security Council under the leadership of Governor Uba Sani.
He explained that the council, after a thorough review of the security situation in Kaduna and Zaria towns and environs, 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 6 pm to 8 am daily, implying that citizens may move freely and carry out their legitimate activities between 8am and 6 pm, and will revert to the curfew from 6 pm to 8 am.
The statement said that 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.
