May 14, (THEWILL) – The Kaduna State Government, in consultation with security agencies, under the umbrella of the Kaduna State Security Council, has placed a ban on protests related to religious activity throughout the state with immediate effect.
This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan.
The statement noted that the prohibition becomes imperative in view of moves by some unpatriotic elements to organise a series of for-and-against protests, related to a security development in one of the Northern Nigerian States.
“Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, who has been briefed on the development has charged security agencies to ensure strict enforcement of this ban against any form of religious protest in the state.
“The Governor also charged religious leaders, community leaders and traditional rulers throughout the state, to complement the efforts of the government and security agencies towards the maintenance of peace and stability.”
According to the statement, “Security agencies have thus resolved that any attempt by individuals or groups to disrupt the peace and stability of the State, by way of religious protests, will not be condoned.”
It further said such protests will be promptly halted, and conveners prosecuted.
“Citizens are implored to remain calm as they go about their lawful pursuits, and to immediately report any such activity or security concern to the Kaduna State Security Operations Room on 09034000060 and 08170189999″, the statement urged.
Earlier, the Sokoto State Government had imposed curfew, following mass protest against the arrest of two suspects connected with the murder of a 200-level female student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, over alleged blasphemy.
THEWILL had reported that the deceased student, Deborah Samuel Yakubu, was on Thursday, killed by mob over comments purportedly considered to be an insult to Prophet Mohammed.
