Kaduna State Government has declared a 24-hour curfew in some communities in Kaduna South and Chikun Local Government areas, with immediate effect.
This is contained in a statement issued in Kaduna on Saturday by Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs.
Some hoodlums on Saturday broke into a government warehouse and looted foodstuffs in the area.
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The statement listed areas affected by the curfew as, Barnawa, Kakuri, and Television in Kaduna South Local Government Area.
Others are Maraban Rido, Sabon Tasha, Narayi and Ungwan Romi in Chikun Local Government Area.
“Security agencies have been directed to arrest and prosecute anyone found violating the curfew and those responsible for breakdown of law and order.
“Security agencies have further been directed to effect the arrest and prosecution of anyone found looting and destroying properties.
“KDSG strongly condemns the concerted incitement being done on social media.
“The government appeals to all our communities to reject incitement and resist the attempt to create chaos and anarchy,” the statement added.