Following advice from security agencies, the Kaduna State Government has declared a 24-hour curfew in Jema’a and Kaura local government areas with immediate effect.

This is to assist the security agencies to stabilize the situation, save lives and property and enable the restoration of law and order in these areas.

Security agencies have full authorization to enforce the curfew. Government appeals to all residents of Jema’a and Kaura local government areas to cooperate with the security agencies in the urgent task of restoring peace and upholding law and order.

Government condemns the violence and all acts of lawlessness that have occurred in the area.

Further updates will be issued as necessary.

Samuel Aruwan
Commissioner, Internal Security and Home Affairs
21st March 2022