The Kaduna State government has imposed a 24-hour curfew on the state capital, two days after dozens of people were killed in Kasuwa Magani village.
The state governor, Mr Nasir El-Rufai, disclosed this via his verified Twitter account on Sunday.
This is a notice of a 24-hour curfew imposed on Kaduna town and environs, with immediate effect.
Residents are advised to comply by this directive.
The decision has been taken in the best interest of the state.— Governor Kaduna (@GovKaduna) October 21, 2018
This follows heightened tension over anticipated reprisal by a group of youths as residents reportedly scamper for safety.
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Consequently, a combined team of security operatives including soldiers, police and operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have been deployed in the state capital.
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