As protesters who had regrouped on Monday after three days of calm went on a looting spree, the Kaduna State Security Council has declared a 24-hour curfew on Kaduna and Zaria metropolitan cities.
The protesters had on Monday morning, marched on the major streets of Kaduna and Zaria, waving the Russian flag.
The protesters were dispersed at the popular NEPA Roundabout after they started looting public and private property.
They vandalized and looted property at the offices of AIT and Vision FM inside Nagwamatse House.
Announcing the 24hrs curfew in a statement Monday afternoon, Overseeing Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State, Mr Samuel Aruwan said, the protest had been hijacked by criminal elements.
According to the Commissioner, “The Kaduna State Security Council under the leadership of Governor Uba Sani, following a review of the security situation in the State, hereby notifies citizens of the following:
“There is sufficient evidence to clearly indicate that the ongoing protest has been hijacked by criminal elements who have resorted to looting of shops and destruction of private and public property.
“In view of this unfortunate development, the Kaduna State Security Council has unanimously resolved to impose a 24-hour curfew on Kaduna and Zaria Metropolises and environs with immediate effect.
“Citizens are advised to remain indoors while security forces continue to work to maintain safety and security. Monitoring will be sustained for review of the curfew as required,” he said.
