KADUNA STATE GOVT ISSUES SECURITY ADVISORY OVER RECENT EXPLOSIONS .... Calls For Improved Vigilance In Public Places.

Kaduna state Gov.

"The Kaduna state Government wishes to issue an crucial advisory to citizens across the state, for heightened alertness to the threat of explosive devices planted in public places by terrorists." Aruwan.

The Kaduna State Government has issued an advisory following the recent explosion of an explosive device in a hotel located around, Kabala West, a community along the Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway.  

Although no life lost in the incident, properties were damaged within the vicinity.

The security advisory which was issued on Monday 28th February 2022 and signed by Mr. Samuel Aruwan, Honourable Commissioner, Kaduna state Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, calls for vigilance against explosive devices planted by terrorists.  

According to Aruwan, "The Kaduna State Government wishes to issue an crucial advisory to citizens across the state, for heightened alertness to the threat of explosive devices planted in public places by terrorists. 

"This follows sustained assessments by security agencies, and the possibility of terrorists looking to harm citizens, by discreetly placing explosives in public facilities such as schools, hospitals, hotels, bars, entertainment centres, restaurants, parks, major roads and places of worship. 

"Security agencies are working to ensure that no harm or destruction comes to residents and facilities."

The Commissioner further stated that, "Citizens are however urged to be alive to this threat, and to remain watchful for suspicious persons loitering, or packages seemingly abandoned in strategic places. 

He said: "Increased general awareness is strongly advised, and frequent thorough checks of premises are recommended. 

"Any suspicious person or object observed must be immediately reported to the nearest security formation. The Security Operations Room may also be contacted, on the lines 09034000060 and 08170189999.

Mr. Samuel Aruwan further stressed that "Quarry operators are also advised to enhance security on their sites, and to ensure that explosive materials are not readily accessible to be carted away for criminal purposes. Sites will be inspected for compliance. 

"Close monitoring of the situation by security agencies will continue." He concluded.