The Kaduna State Government on Saturday said thirty-two people had been arrested in connection with the renewed violence in Kaduna metropolis on Friday.
Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Mr. Samuel Aruwan, announced this in a statement in Kaduna on Saturday.
He said that the number of arrested persons over the renewed disturbances was given by the Police at the state’s Security Council meeting, adding that “these persons will be investigated and prosecuted’’.
Mr Aruwan also said that within the areas covered by the curfew, “security agencies thwarted attempts to destroy places of worship in Kawo and Hayin Banki.
“It was also reported that one person was killed in Kasuwan Magani and another arrested with a weapon overnight while attempting to burn down the market there.”
He announced that the government has relaxed the curfew in Kachia, allowing residents free movement from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.