The Kaduna state government has announced a ban on processions and “unlawful assembly”.

Samuel Aruwan, spokesman of Nasir el-Rufai, governor of the state, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday.

Aruwan said the decision was arrived at during a stakeholders, explaining that it is a s a result of the security situation in the state.

“No processions will be allowed for now in Kaduna state. The Kaduna government said the ban on processions and unlawful assembly applies throughout the state, and called for the cooperation of all citizens to respect this restriction until it is formally lifted,” the statement read.

“A meeting of heads of security agencies in the state was convened to review the security situation in the state.  Based on assessments of security reports, the meeting recommended that the Kaduna State Government should impose a temporary restriction on processions and act sternly against unlawful assembly.

“The government has endorsed the recommendation and has decided to restrict processions accordingly. The decision was taken in the interest of the citizenry and to ensure law and order in the state.

“Security agencies have been mandated to ensure compliance to the ban.  All citizens are advised to go about their lawful activities, and to do their utmost to uphold peace and harmony.”