Following incessant attacks leading to loss of lives and property in some parts of Kaduna State especially Southern part of the state, the state Commissioner of Police, CP M. U. Muri, has warned that the Command will not hesitate to deal decisively with any person or group of persons found in the act of disturbing the relative peace enjoyed by the good people.
He, therefore, warned troublemakers in the state to desist forthwith from acts of violence and lawlessness.
A statement from the State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mohammed Jalige, said the Commissioner of Police Kaduna State Command, CP UM Muri has ordered for immediate deployment of more Police personnel to Kajuru, Zango Kataf, Kaura and Kauru Local Government Areas of the state as part of efforts towards restoring law and order in the affected areas, as a result of the recent violence and other security challenges.
“The Commissioner of Police has directed all Area Commanders and DPOs within the affected areas to make adequate use of the deployed personnel in ensuring the safety of lives and properties as well as the full enforcement of the 24 hourly curfew imposed by the Kaduna State Government,” the statement further clarified.
The Commissioner of Police commiserated with the good people of Kaduna State, particularly those who have lost their loved ones and property as a result of the crises and assured that the Command would do everything within its powers to ensure that peace is restored in the affected areas.
The state Commissioner for Police enjoined the law-abiding citizens of the 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 with a view to ensuring their safety.
The statement noted, “He, however, warns troublemakers in the State to desist forthwith from acts of violence and lawlessness, as the Command will not hesitate to deal decisively with any person or group of persons found in the act of disturbing the relative peace enjoyed by the good people of the State.”
