The Kaduna State Government, on Tuesday, warned groups,
individuals or associations against plans to block the Kaduna-Abuja road.
There are unconfirmed reports that the Nigerian university
students under the aegis of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS),
may extend their protest to Kaduna, through some of their representatives, by
blocking Kaduna-Abuja road over failure of the government to resolve lingering
ASUU strike.
However, the Kaduna State Government described such move or
plan as unacceptable and, therefore, warned residents of the state to desist
from such move.
Samuel Aruwan Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security
and Home Affairs, in a statement on Tuesday, ordered security agencies to beef
up and ensure that no individual or group make such a move, as an attempt to do
so in the fragile state may easily lead to a breakdown of law and order.
“The Kaduna State Government wishes to remind members of the
general public that any move to block the Kaduna-Abuja road, or any routes, in
order to express dissatisfaction, is unacceptable and a prelude to breakdown of
law and order,” he said
According to him, any individuals or groups planning to
restrict citizens’ movements are advised to desist in the interest of public
peace.
It said although the state government would never deprive
her citizens the right to express discontent, public security and safety must
always be given the foremost consideration, adding that the danger of
barricading a strategic route like the Kaduna-Abuja road is better appreciated
within the context of ongoing security operations covering the route and other
areas of interest.
He warned that keen attention must also be given to the
possibility of certain gatherings degenerating into violence, even as he
advised against participating in such processions, particularly those which
will impact the normal socio-economic activities of other citizens or expose
lives to unnecessary danger.
He reminded the citizens of collective security to be the
first and most important consideration at all times, urging individuals, unions
and other groups to ensure strict compliance to laws and order.
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