The Kaduna State Government has lifted the 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. curfew it imposed on Kaduna and Zaria cities after the #EndBadGovernance protests turned violent in the state last week.
The Overseeing Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, announced the development in a statement issued on Tuesday in Kaduna.
“After an extensive review of the security situation in Kaduna and Zaria towns and their environs, the State Security Council under the leadership of Gov. Uba Sani has removed the current 6pm to 8am curfew completely,” Mr Aruwan said.
“The removal of the curfew is effective immediately, from today Tuesday, August 13.”
He said with this development, law-abiding citizens were free to move and engage in legitimate activities in Kaduna and Zaria and their environs with no restriction.
“The State Security Council during the extensive assessment held last night unanimously recommended the removal of the curfew and reiterated its…