The Kaduna State Security Council has relaxed the 24-hour curfew imposed on August 4, 2024, after reviewing the state’s security condition.
According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, the curfew will now be in place from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. daily, allowing individuals to move freely and do legitimate activities.
According to the statement, the Security Council, led by Governor Uba Sani, decided to lift the curfew following better security conditions in Kaduna and Zaria towns and surrounding areas.
However, security forces will maintain the curfew during the restricted hours and take prompt action against any conduct that could lead to a breakdown in law and order.
It stated that the State Security Council reiterated its commitment to maintaining peace and security in the state and promised to take all necessary actions to do so.
The council stated that the development will provide respite to inhabitants who had been subject to a 24-hour curfew since August 4, 2024.
The statement titled ‘Kaduna Security Council relaxes curfew; curfew now 6 pm to 8 am, while citizens can move from 8 am to 6 pm,’ read, “The Kaduna State Security Council, under the leadership of Governor Uba Sani, after a thorough review of the security situation in Kaduna and Zaria towns and environs, has unanimously agreed to relax the 24-hour curfew earlier imposed on Monday, 4th August 2024.
“By this review, the curfew will now be in effect from 6 pm to 8 am daily. This implies that citizens may move freely and carry out their legitimate activities between 8 am and 6 pm and will revert to the curfew from 6 pm to 8 am.
“The Kaduna State Security Council reiterates its total commitment to the peace and security of the state and will continue to take all steps deemed necessary for their preservation.
“Furthermore, the security forces will continue to vigorously enforce the curfew from 6 pm to 8 am and will be decisive in confronting actions that may lead to a breakdown of law and order during periods of movement as well as restriction.
“This is with effect from tomorrow, Thursday, 8th August 2024.”
