The Inspector General Of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu has ordered the Kaduna State Commissioner of Police to Immediately Implement a Full Enforcement Curfew On Kaduna State, as part of Measures in the battle against Insecurity and Insurgency in the State.
The IGP who made this directive through the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Frank Mba said that the Police Force will do everything within its powers and means to ensure that peace is brought back to the affected areas in the state.
He further urged the People of the state to cooperate with the Police, the Military and other law enforcement agencies as they carry out their duty.
The statement reads:
“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 IGP commiserates with the people of Kaduna State, particularly those who have lost their loved ones and property as a result of the crises. He assures that the Force will do everything within its powers and means to ensure that peace is restored in the affected areas.
“Meanwhile, the IGP enjoins 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 warns troublemakers in the State to desist forthwith from acts of violence and lawlessness.”
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