Kaduna – In a move to ward off large scale attacks during the yuletide and New Year, the Federal Government has deployed more troops to Kaduna State and its environs.
The mobilisation of the troops and intelligence officials into the states comes as the Kaduna State Government has also relaxed the 24-hourcurfew imposed in the three Local Government Areas of Jema’a, Kaura and Zangon Kataf has been relaxed. This was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the Kaduna State Government on Media, Mr. Samuel Aruwan, made available to Vanguard on Saturday. Arunwan said the deployment was based on credible intelligence at the disposal of security agencies suggesting a possible threat to peace and urgent need to nip it in the bud and the earlier imposition of 24-hour curfew in three local government areas of the state, namely, Jema’a, Kaura and Zangon Kataf. Aruwan said: “In order to strengthen security in Southern Kaduna and the state at large, more troops and operatives comprising the Nigerian Army, DSS, and other intelligence personnel/investigators have been deployed to ensure the security of citizenry and maintenance of law and order. “The Nigerian Police has also deployed various units of Mobile Police, Counter Terrorism Units (CTU) as well as many units of both conventional and undercover police to adequately provide security to the people. “You may recall that the Governor had met Mr. President regarding the security situation in the areas and the intelligence reports at the disposal of security agencies.” Similarly, the 24-hour curfew imposed in three local government areas (Jema’a, Kaura and Zangon Kataf) will be relaxed to 12 hours from 6 am to 6 pm with effect from 25th and 26th of December, 2016. “However, the 24-hour curfew in the LGAs will continue on the 27th December 2016. “Citizens throughout the state can contact security agencies via the following emergency numbers: 0703-967-5856, 0807-539-1105 “You may contact the Area Commanders through the following numbers also: Kaduna Central Senatorial District: 0803-385-0043 or 0803-433-1872 Kaduna North Senatorial District: Zaria: 0803-317-4270 and 0806-128-6619 Kaduna South Senatorial District: Kafanchan: 0813-262-0315 and 0803-632-9263,” the statement advised. Southern Kaduna Killings, Crisis: Poice commence Operation Harmony. **Deploys Special Units to Kafachan.Following the Federal Government order the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris on Saturday constituted a Joint Tactical Operations Squad with a mandate to carry out 24 hours patrol, restore normalcy and apprehend culprits. Speaking at the flag off of the special tactical deployment I Kafachan, the IGP represented by DIG Joshak Habila, DIG in charge of Operations, noted that it was imperative that traditional rulers, religious leaders, politicians and other stake holders work with police to achieve lasting peace. DIG Habila said, “Concerned by the recent unfortunate sectarian crisis in Kafanchan and neighboring communities in Kaduna state where so many innocent lives were lost and properties worth millions of naira destroyed, and the need to put a final stop to the crisis the Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim Idris constituted a Joint Tactical Operation Squad. “The squad comprise the Police Mobile Force, Counter Terrorism Unit, Special Anti Robbery Squad, Intelligence Response Team, SIB, EOD, the IGP Monitoring Unit, Police K9 (Sniffer Dog Section), Police Air wing and Police Medical Team with their Headquarters in Kafanchan. “The operations will cover the entire Southern Kaduna. “Consequently, I’m here today to flag off this Joint Operations Squad on behalf of the Inspector General of Police to ensure that total peace and normalcy is restored to Kafanchan and environs. “To achieve success of the operations, the Squad will be proactive, work on actionable intelligence and carry out massive deployment and twenty four (24) hours surveillance and patrol. “It will also carry out continuous raids of identified criminal hideouts, with a view to arrest promptly, trouble makers and their sponsors and nip in the bud violent acts and other criminalities in the general area. “The deployment of the Joint Tactical Squad personnel will cover all the communities, towns, villages, vulnerable points, Government and private infrastructures and facilities in the area. “Police helicopters will embark on guided missions and aerial surveillance of the entire area and will operate in synergy with other Police formations on the ground. “Traditional rulers, religious leaders, public office holders, politicians, opinion leaders, parents and guardians are hereby called upon to prevail on their subjects, supporters, children and wards to support the Police personnel in the discharge of their responsibilities. “They are to propagate peace, demonstrate love, forgiveness and tolerance to promote harmonious coexistence with their brothers and fellow citizens, irrespective of religious, ethnic or political inclinations and differences. “In conclusion, the Inspector General of Police wishes to assure the good people and communities of Southern Kaduna of adequate security and protection of their lives and properties. “He enjoins them to be law abiding and give a chance for peace to prevail and cooperate with the Police personnel deployed in their localities” DIG Habila said.
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