Closed shops in Kaduna
There
appears to be some tension building up in Kaduna State as most Igbo
traders have closed their shops following rumours of a planned attack by
hoodlums.
Amidst fears of a reprisal over the reported attack on Hausa
community in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, and other South Eastern states
on Thursday, the Igbo traders in Kaduna closed unusually early on
Friday.
The development follows rumours that some youths are planning to
launch an attack against Igbo’s and their investment due to the ethnic
crisis.
Should you notice suspicious movements or gatherings in Kaduna, call these lines immediately— Governor Kaduna (@GovKaduna) September 15, 2017
08081708671
08064810676
08160004444
08160000030
The police and the Kaduna State government have however beefed up
security in the state capital and environs in order to avert any
breakdown of law and order.
The State Commissioner of Police who monitored the security
situation in the metropolis, assures Igbos and other residents of
adequate protection while appealing to them to go about their normal
activities without fear.
IPOB/Army Clash: Traders Close Shops In Kaduna Over Rumoured Attacks. https://t.co/mFqdChwoAJ pic.twitter.com/4nHZbQZrgS— Channels Television (@channelstv) September 15, 2017
We had earlier reported that
the umbrella body for northern Muslims, the Jama’atu Nasril Islam
(JNI), under the leadership of the sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad
Abubakar III, has cautioned Muslims against any form of revenge.
This is a developing story, we'll be bringing more details later...
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