The curfew was imposed by the state Security Council in Jema’a and Kaura local government areas and it is with immediate effect.
Nasir El-Rufai’s government imposed the curfew on the two local government areas of the state
The herdsmen had had reportedly invaded the two local governments where they also destroyed several properties.
Premium Times reports that while the attack on in Jema’a was repelled by security officials, 14 people were killed while many others were injured Ashim village, Takad chiefdom of Kaura local government area.
The report said a statement by Samuel Aruwan, the spokesperson to Governor Nasir El-Rufai, said the curfew was imposed on the area to protect lives of the people and avoid further breakdown of law.