Kaduna Security Council orders enforcement of law against begging, street hawking and Okadas

The Kaduna State Security Council has announced the commencement of enforcement of subsisting restrictions on begging, street hawking and usage of motorcycles for commercial transport in Kaduna metropolis and other urban centres in the state.

Credible reports at the disposal of security agencies have made it necessary to begin vigorous enforcement of the laws against street begging, hawking and the illegal business of motorcycle taxis, and safeguard lives and property.

A Kaduna State Security Council statement said that the Security Council has given sufficient notice to persons that may be affected by the implementation of these decisions.

Stop spreading false stories and images of attacks, Kaduna State Security Council warns

The Kaduna State Security Council today reviewed the situation in three local government areas that are under curfew. The council noted that the security agencies have taken actions that are preventing attacks, and stabilising the situation in Jema’a, Kaura and Zangon-Kataf local government areas.

The council welcomes the efforts of the security agencies in thwarting attacks and helping to foster a growing sense of safety. However, the council also received reports of a spike in false stories of attacks and killings. These appear tailored to promote panic within communities, create fear and provoke a spiral of reprisals and vengeance.

The Kaduna State Security Council warns that anyone spreading false stories and images of attacks is liable to be prosecuted. If any individual or community is attacked, the correct and lawful procedure is to report to traditional rulers and the police, who have the statutory duty to record the incident, investigate and ascertain its veracity and take steps to establish the identity of victim and perpetrator, amongst others.

Kaduna State imposes 24-hour curfew in 3 LGAs of Zangon-Kataf, Kaura and Jema’a

The Kaduna State government has imposed a 24-hour curfew in three local government areas of the state and banned public procession.

The councils affected are Zangon-Kataf, Kaura and Jema’a.

A statement signed by Samuel Aruwan, Special Assistant (Media and Publicity) to Governor Nasir el-Rufai, said the decision to impose the curfew was taken by the Kaduna State Security Council after an emergency meeting on Wednesday.

The Security Council, the statement added, said it is in possession of credible intelligence suggesting risks to lives and property in the affected councils.

The statement equally said security agencies have been directed to arrest and prosecute any individual or groups that violate the curfew order, using the best practices in enforcing the directives.