The Kaduna State Government has lifted the night time curfew in Kachia town and its environs.
Curfew was imposed on Kachia and other major towns in Kaduna State following the outbreak of violence in some parts of the state in October.
A statement from the Kaduna Government House signed Samuel Aruwan, spokesman to the state governor, said the night-time curfew in Kasuwan Magani and Kujama however continues from 5pm to 6am daily.
He said the Kaduna State Security Council after reviewing the situation in the state, has determined that the situation in Kachia is calm enough for the curfew to be lifted.
“The Kaduna State Government has accordingly accepted the recommendation of the Security Council. The curfew in Kachia is hereby lifted.”
“Residents of Kasuwan Magani and Kujama are expected to continue to comply with the night-time curfew in the two communities.”
“Government commends residents of the state for the growing atmosphere of calm and calls for continued vigilance in our communities to uphold peace, and thwart criminal elements,” he stated.
