The Kaduna State government has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Kaduna and Zaria metropolitan cities with immediate effect.

The decision was taken after an emergency security council meeting presided by Governor Uba Sani, to review the security situation in the state.

This was disclosed in a statement by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, on Monday, August 5.

The statement said there was sufficient evidence to clearly indicate that the ongoing protest has been hijacked by criminal elements who have resorted to looting of shops and d£§truction of private and public property.

The State government advised citizens to remain indoors while security forces continue to work to maintain safety and security.