Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai on Monday declared 24-hour curfew in Jema’a and Kaura Local Government Areas over the recent attacks in the southern area.
Some bandits raided the aforementioned areas on Sunday night, killing at least 15 persons and burning houses.
In a statement, the commissioner for internal security and home affairs Samuel Aruwan said the curfew was necessary based on advice from security forces.
“This is to assist the security agencies to stabilise the situation in the areas, save lives and property and enable the restoration of law and order,” he said.
Mr Aruwan added that security agencies have full authorisation to enforce the curfew.
“Government appeals to all residents of Jema’a and Kaura LGAs to cooperate with the security agencies in the urgent task of restoring peace and upholding law and order. Government condemns the violence and all acts of lawlessness that have occurred in the area,” the statement added.
The commissioner said further updates would be issued when necessary.
