The Kaduna State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew on the Sabon Garin Nassarawa – Tirkaniya area of Chikun Local Government Area of the state with immediate effect.
According to the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs in the state, Samuel Aruwan, the 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.
He said, “the Kaduna state government hereby announces the immediate imposition of a 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.”
