24hrs curfew imposed in Kaduna after gunmen kill 4, kidnap traditional ruler and wife

By OGBENI .O
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According to the state police command spokesperson, DSP Yakubu Sabo, the incident happened at about 6:30 pm. Some armed men intercepted the convoy of the traditional ruler and opened fire, forcing them to stop.

“In the process, his police orderly and three others in the vehicles were shot dead. The bandits took away the royal father and his wife Mrs Victoria to unknown destination. A combine team of Police, Military and local Vigilante alongside the Anti Kidnapping Unit were mobilised to comb the general area and mount surveillance with a view to rescuing the victims and arresting the criminals. The IGP IRT were also contacted for technical assistance in tracking the bandits.”

The police command’s spokesperson said the remains of those killed have been deposited at Kachia General Hospital.

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24hrs curfew imposed on Kaduna metropolis

Kaduna state government on Sunday declared 24 hours curfew on Kaduna metropolis and environs to forestall breakdown of law and order within the metropolis.

A terse statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Nasir el-Rufai on Media and Publicity, Samuel Aruwan said the curfew is with immediate effect.

The curfew was announced three days after sectarian crises in Kasuwan Magani caused the death of 55 people, while several properties were also destroyed.

The curfew was informed by fears of reprisal attacks following the Kasuwan Magani crisis last Thursday.

There have rumours in town of fighting and crisis on Sunday afternoon and people started running around following which there were reported cases of burnt cars around Ahmadu Bello Way and sporadic gunshots were also heard around Jos road.

Following these incidents, Kaduna state government declared 24 hours curfew to douse tension and maintain law and order.