Kaduna State Government have announced an immediate ban on all forms of religious protests in the state warning that violators will be prosecuted.
The state Commissioner for Internal Security, Samuel Aruwan, who announced this in a statement said the decision was reached after consultations with security agencies.
He added that prohibiting religious protests became imperative in view of recent security developments in some northern states.
Governor Nasir El-Rufai also ordered security agencies to ensure strict enforcement of the ban.
“The Kaduna State Government, in consultation with security agencies under the umbrella of the Kaduna State Security Council, has placed a ban on protests related to religious activity throughout the State with immediate effect,” he said
According to the Commissioner, Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, who has been briefed of the development, has charged security agencies to ensure strict enforcement of this ban against any form of religious protest in the state.
He said the governor also charged religious leaders, community leaders and traditional rulers throughout the state to complement the efforts of government and security agencies towards the maintenance of peace and stability.
“Security agencies have thus resolved that any attempt by individuals or groups to disrupt the peace and stability of the State, by way of religious protests, will not be condoned.
“Citizens are implored to remain calm as they go about their lawful pursuits, and to immediately report any such activity or security concern to the Kaduna State Security Operations Room, on 09034000060 and 08170189999”
