Kaduna State government imposes 24-hours curfew on Kaduna metropolis
Mon Oct 22, 2018 10:10:am National
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A 24-hour curfew has been imposed in Knaduna State by Governor Nasir El-Rufai following two days of widespread sectarian violence which has left no fewer than 50 persons dead.
A combined team of security operatives including soldiers, police and operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) deployed to curtail the violence have taken over the major roads and flashpoints in the metropolis, to
The clashes is said to have resulted from a dispute between Christian and Muslim youths in a market in Kasuwan Magani town.
During his visit to the scene, Governor El-Rufai noted that the government would not allow a reoccurrence of such an incident.
He also added that he had instructed relevant authorities to ensure that the culprits were arrested and brought to justice and assured residents that his administration would act in the interest of peace and harmony by prosecuting those responsible for the violence.
A combined team of security operatives including soldiers, police and operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) deployed to curtail the violence have taken over the major roads and flashpoints in the metropolis, to
The clashes is said to have resulted from a dispute between Christian and Muslim youths in a market in Kasuwan Magani town.
During his visit to the scene, Governor El-Rufai noted that the government would not allow a reoccurrence of such an incident.
He also added that he had instructed relevant authorities to ensure that the culprits were arrested and brought to justice and assured residents that his administration would act in the interest of peace and harmony by prosecuting those responsible for the violence.
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