ICYMI: Kaduna extends 24-hour curfew to all LGAs

The Kaduna state government has declared a 24-hour curfew in all 23 local government areas of the state.

The curfew had earlier been imposed on only Chikun and Kaduna south local government areas after some residents of the state broke into a warehouse located at Gwari avenue and carted away COVID-19 relief items.

But Samuel Aruwan, commissioner for internal security and home affairs, disclosed in a statement that the restriction was extended to cover all areas of the state in order to safeguard lives and properties.

“This measure is taken to help safeguard our communities, protect lives and property and contain criminal elements who are looting public and private assets,” Aruwan said.

“The extension of the 24-hour curfew to all the 23 local government areas of the state is effective immediately.

“KDSG will keep the situation under review and regrets the inconvenience it may cause to law-abiding citizens.

“The state government wishes to appeal to all residents of thge state to kindly bear with the government as it takes necessary action to maintain law and order, and protect the right of citizens to live in peace.”

Warehouses across the country have been looted over the past few days with residents carting away items such as rice, sugar, salt, garri, noodles and spaghetti.

Lagos, Ogun, Kwara and Cross River states have also declared curfew over the looting of COVID-19 relief materials by residents.