True to our prediction yesterday,the Kaduna State government on Monday
relaxed the eight- day old curfew imposed on the state following violence and
explosions that rocked three churches last week.
While
residents of four local government areas that made up Kaduna Metropolis are
allowed free movement for nine hours from Tuesday, residents of the other 19
local councils will be allowed free movement for 12 hours.
The
curfew was relaxed for four hours last Friday to allow Muslims observe the
Jumat prayers and on Sunday for Christians to attend church services.
A
statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the governor on Media, Reuben
Buhari, and made available to The Nation said that residents are also free to
move about from 12 noon to 4.00pm on Monday.
The
statement reads:"After serious deliberations, the Kaduna State security
council has reviewed the curfew hours as follows; for today, Monday, June 25,
2012, people can move freely from 12 noon to 4pm.
"For
tomorrow, Tuesday, June 26, 2012, people in Kaduna North, Kaduna South, Igabi
and Chikun Local Government Areas can move freely from 7am to 4pm. While for
the remaining 19 Local Government Areas, people can move from 6am to 6pm.
“All
are advised to remain peaceful,” the statement added.