The Kaduna State government has issued a stern warning to those masquerading under the guise of protesters, saying their actions would no longer be tolerated by security operatives.
Speaking in a statement issued on Saturday, the Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan. stated that the ugly events of 1st and 5th August indicate that criminals are pursuing an agenda to plunge the state into chaos.
According to Aruwan, the miscreants are ready to camouflage these designs with otherwise genuine protests.
“The consequences of these plans, if allowed to flourish, are better imagined. The Kaduna State Government and security forces will not stand by and allow an anti-state agenda to run unchecked.
“It bears reiterating that criminals masquerading as protesters will not be permitted to wreak havoc,” he said.
Aruwan further noted that intelligence reports revealed that children are being recruited by criminal elements who are bent on exerting their dark schemes.
“Furthermore, the Kaduna State Security Council under the leadership of Governor Uba Sani, has reviewed the present security situation arising from the existing 6 pm to 8 am curfew, and other issues on public safety, and therefore, warns that criminal elements disguising as protesters, with the intent to generate unrest in the state, will not be spared.
“Finally, citizens are enjoined to continue to observe the 6 pm to 8 am curfew and report any incendiary activity to the Security Operations Room on 0903 400 0060, 0817 018 9999,” he added.
