By AbdulGafar Alabelewe, Kaduna

Kaduna State government has relaxed curfew in Kauru and Zangon Kataf councils from 6pm to 6am.

The State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, stating that the curfew relaxation takes effect from Saturday August 22.

Kauru and Zangon Kataf were among the four councils the state government imposed curfew on as a result of enthno-religious crises, attacks and reprisals that claimed several lives and properties.

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According to Aruwan, “Security agencies have advised the Kaduna State Government on concerns about the persisting danger of attacks and reprisals, especially in Zangon-Kataf LGA.

“However, the security assessments also acknowledge that there are promising signs of serious efforts at rapprochement between the Atyap, Hausa and Fulani communities of Zangon-Kataf LGA.

“As efforts to diminish perils to communities and promote peace continue, the Kaduna State Government has accepted the recommendation to relax the curfew in Kauru and Zangon-Kataf LGAs. Curfew hours will now be from 6pm to 6am, effective from today (Saturday).