Kaduna Govt lifts curfew on Chikun LGA

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The Kaduna State Government lifted the curfew that had been imposed on Sabon Garin Nasarawa-Tirkaniya in the Chikun Local Government Area on Saturday (LGA).

Following the killing of two people, the state government imposed a curfew on the local government on Monday.

The state’s Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, said in a statement on Saturday that the curfew had been lifted.

“The 12-hour curfew imposed on Sabon Garin Nasarawa-Tirkaniya in Chikun LGA has been removed, effective today Saturday 8th April 2023.

“The military and police will continue to carry out patrols in the locations, as residents of the area may now go about their lawful activities.

“The Government also advises citizens to steer clear of activities capable of disrupting public peace, as these will be promptly dealt with in accordance with the law,” the statement read.