KADUNA CRISIS : IGP ORDERS STRICT IMPLEMENTATION OF CURFEW IN THE STATE

KADUNA CRISIS : IGP ORDERS STRICT IMPLEMENTATION OF CURFEW IN THE STATE

As part of efforts at restoring law and order in parts of Southern Kaduna affected by recent violence and other security challenges, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu, has directed the Commissioner of Police, Kaduna State Police Command to ensure full enforcement of the curfew imposed by the Kaduna State Government.

The CP is equally to ensure optimal deployment of both human and material assets of the Intervention Squad currently on ground in the State to safeguard lives and property of people in the communities. 

IGP also directed the commissioner of Police to personally coordinate the operations of the Intervention Squad in carrying out collective and holistic tasks of ensuring peace and safety in the communities.

A statement from the force PRO frank MBA disclosed that the Squad comprises: the Police Mobile Force (PMF), Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU), Police Special Forces, Detectives/Intelligence Operatives as well as personnel of the Kaduna State Police Command, the Military and other security agencies.

Mba said the IGP commiserated with the people of Kaduna State, particularly those who have lost their loved ones and property as a result of the crises.

He said IGP assured that the Force will do everything within its powers and means to ensure that peace is restored in the affected areas.