Kaduna crisis: Government relaxes night-time curfew

As peace gradually returns to Kaduna and environs, the State Government on Wednesday relaxed the night-time curfew in Kaduna metropolis and environs with immediate effect.

A statement issued and signed by the Senior Special Assistant on Media to governor Nasir El-rufai, Mr Samuel Aruwan said residents are henceforth free to move and pursue legitimate activities every day, until the hours between 10 pm and 5 am.

“A meeting of the core security team today reviewed the security situation and advised the government that a relaxation of the curfew hours is prudent. The government has therefore accepted the recommendation to shift the start of curfew time to 10pm. This acknowledges welcome improvements in the overall situation, and will also enable a resurgence of the night economy.” Aruwan said

According to him, the security review advised that curfew hours in Kachia Local Government Area will remain as from 5 pm to 6 am until further notice.

Aruwan said the security agencies will continue to strictly enforce the declared curfew hours.

“The Kaduna State Government commended residents for the growing atmosphere of calm, and appeals for further efforts and unceasing vigilance in the cause of peace,” he added.