El-Rufai declares 24-hour curfew in Jema’a and Kaura LGAs

Following advice from security agencies, Governor Nair El-Rufai has declared a 24-hour curfew in Jema’a and Kaura local government areas with immediate effect. This is to assist the security agencies to stabilize the situation in the areas, save lives and property and enable the restoration of law and order.

A statement from the Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs said that that security agencies have full authorization to enforce the curfew. Government appeals to all residents of Jema’a and Kaura local government areas to cooperate with the security agencies in the urgent task of restoring peace and upholding law and order.

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Further updates will be issued as necessary.