The Kaduna State government has charged security agencies in the state to enforce the ban on religious protest in the state.
The state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, disclosed this in a statement in Kaduna when it announce the order banning religious protests in the state following the killing of a student in Sokoto over blasphemy.
Aruwan attributed the decision to ban the protests against plans for-and-against protests related to a security development in Sokoto State by some people in the state. He did not however name the persons or groups.
Aruwan said, “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.
“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. Such protests will be promptly halted, and conveners prosecuted.
“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.”