The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu has ordered the Kaduna State Command to ensure full enforcement of the 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.
In the past weeks, there have been reports of killings, especially in the southern part of Kaduna State with the most recent massacres at Kukum Daji and Gora Gan put at 33 deaths.
Nasir El-Rufai had said insecurity in the state is being perpetrated by criminal elements who have been killing, kidnapping people and rustling cattle in the entire North-west region.
He said it was not appropriate to label the killings as ethnic or religious as the perpetrators committed their crimes against people of all backgrounds and beliefs.
President Muhammadu Buhari had earlier expressed a similar stance and warned against reprisals.
The state governor last Thursday imposed a 24-hour curfew on the flashpoints in Southern Kaduna. He extended the 24-hour-curfew to Jema’a and Kaura local government areas on Friday.
A statement issued on Monday by Force Public Relations Officer Frank Mba (DCP) said the Kaduna Commisioner of Police was equally to ensure optimal deployment of both human and material assets of the Intervention Squad currently on the ground in the State to safeguard lives and property of people in the communities.
The CP is to personally coordinate the operations of the Intervention Squad in carrying out collective and holistic tasks of ensuring peace and safety in the communities.
“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,” the statement added.
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 assured that the Force will do everything within its powers and means to ensure that peace is restored in the affected areas.
Meanwhile, the IGP enjoined the people of Kaduna State to cooperate with the Police, the Military, and other law enforcement agencies as they carry out the full enforcement of the curfew amongst other measures directed at ensuring their safety. He however warned troublemakers in the State to desist forthwith from acts of violence and lawlessness.
