Kaduna imposes 24-hour curfew on Chikun community over killings

The Kaduna government has imposed a 24-hour curfew on the Sabin Garin Nasarawa-Tirkaniya area of Chikun LGA of the state.

The state government said the curfew was declared as a result of the killing of two residents.

Samuel Aruwan, the commissioner of internal security and home affairs, made this known in a statement on Monday in Kaduna.

He said the curfew was imposed in the area following a breakdown of law and order, which led to a clash between two gangs.

Aruwan said security agencies had been directed to enforce the curfew in the area to restore order.

“The Kaduna State Government hereby announces the immediate imposition of 24-hour curfew on Sabon Garin Nassarawa-Tirkaniya area of Chikun LGA,” he said.

“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.”