The Kaduna State Security Council has issued a stern warning to criminal elements who recently hijacked the #endbadgovernance protest in the state.
This is contained in a statement issued on Saturday, the overseeing commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, said the council will not spare any criminals masquerading as protesters.
While announcing the review of the curfew imposed by the state government, Mr Aruwan reaffirmed the prohibition of unverified processions across the state.
He said the intelligence report at the disposal of the government revealed that criminals were using genuine protests as a cover to unleash terror and loot properties, with the aim of plunging the state into chaos and anarchy.
The statement read, “The Kaduna State Security Council, under the leadership of Governor Uba Sani, has reviewed the present security situation arising from the existing 6 pm to 8 am curfew, and other issues pertaining to public safety.
“Based on this review, the Security Council hereby announces that criminal elements disguising as protesters, with the intent to generate unrest in the state, will not be spared.
“The Kaduna State Security Council recognises the fundamental rights of citizens to freedom of expression, lawful assembly, and other constitutional rights enshrined in the 1999 Constitution as amended.
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