Due
to security situation in Kaduna, the State Government has announced a ban on
processions and unlawful assembly across the state.
According
to a press release made available to newsmen by the Spokesman to the State
Governor, Samuel Aruwan, the Governor stated that the decision was arrived
during a stakeholders meeting.
“No
processions will be allowed for now in Kaduna state,” the statement said.
“The
ban on processions and unlawful assembly applies throughout the state, and
called for the cooperation of all citizens to respect this restriction until it
is formally lifted.
“A
meeting of heads of security agencies in the state was convened to review the
security situation in the state.
“Based
on assessments of security reports, the meeting recommended that the Kaduna
State Government should impose a temporary restriction on processions and act
sternly against unlawful assembly.
“The
government has endorsed the recommendation and has decided to restrict
processions accordingly. The decision was taken in the interest of the citizenry
and to ensure law and order in the state.
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