Kaduna govt lifts curfew in state capital, Magani, Kujama, others remain
Following the relative peace enjoyed in Kaduna and its environs after the crisis, the Kaduna State Government has on Tuesday lifted the curfew in Kaduna metropolis and environs, with immediate effect.
A statement signed by Governor El-Rufai’s media aide, Mr. Samuel Aruwan said the night-time curfew which had subsisted in the city since 31st October 2018 has now been removed.
He said residents are now free to go about their legitimate businesses at any time of the day.
“However, a security review has determined that curfew hours be retained in Kujama, Kasuwan Magani and Kachia towns in the state.” Aruwan said.
According to him, nighttime curfew in Kachia is from 10pm to 6am. For Kasuwan Magani and Kujama, the curfew remains from 5pm to 6am.
” The Kaduna State Security Council commends residents for upholding the peace, and urged residents to continue to cooperate with the security agencies,” he said.
