Tag: Curfew
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Kaduna ends dusk-to-dawn curfew
The Kaduna State Security Council has officially lifted the curfew that was previously in effect from 6 pm to 8 am in the metropolitan areas of Kaduna and Zaria, starting Tuesday. This announcement was made in a statement by Samuel Aruwan, the Acting Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, on Tuesday. “Following a thorough…
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Jigawa imposes 24-hour curfew
The Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, on Friday, imposed a 24-hour curfew following the escalation of violence on the first day of the nationwide protest in the country. The governor, who announced the curfew in a state broadcast, described the development in the state as unfortunate. The governor, however, approved that the curfew be…
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Katsina Government Enforces 24-Hour Curfew in Response to Nationwide Protests
Katsina State Government has declared a 24-hour curfew in Dutsinma Local Government Area.The declaration is contained in a statement issued in Katsina on Thursday by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Abdullahi Garba-Faskari. The statement was signed by Alhaji Abdullahi Aliyu-Yar’adua, the Director of media at the office of the Secretary to the State…
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Governor Yusuf Imposes 24-Hour Curfew in Kano
Governor Abba Yusuf has immediately imposed a 24-hour curfew in Kano State in response to unrest stemming from a hunger protest. Speaking at the Kano State government house, the Governor explained that this measure is crucial to safeguard lives and properties, as the protest has been taken over by hoodlums and thugs, resulting in looting…
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Police Deny IGP Ordered Curfew
The Nigeria Police Force has clarified that Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has not declared any curfew in response to the planned nationwide protest. In a statement released in Abuja by Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force dismissed the report as false and malicious. The statement reads: “The…