Kaduna state government has relaxed the curfew imposed on parts of the state albeit gradually.Today, the curfew was lifted between 1pm and 4pm.
After 4pm residents were expected to go indoors to observe the curfew .Subsequently, the curfew will be lifted between 7am and 4pm.An observer noted that this gradualist approach may be a measure of the lingering tension and that the authorities may just be trying to test the security waters with the new experiment.
There were reports skirmishes at Goningora area of Kaduna metropolis yesterday.At least 5 people were killed according to a report in the violence which erupted despite the curfew.
Last week, a decision to lift the curfew resulted in disastrous consequences as violence broke out afterwards.The authorities and stakeholders are determined to avoid a repeat of that again.
