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The Kaduna state government has imposed a 24 hour curfew, following the bombings today of no fewer than five churches by suicide bombers believed to be members of Boko Haram.
Riots also broke out in some areas of the capital, with Christian youths attacking muslim passers-bye
The number of casualties in the bombings in Kaduna, Zaria and Wusasa have not been ascertained yet as the emergency and rescue agents do the head count.
A statement by Reuben Buhari, Senior Special Assistant to Governor Patrick Yakowa, said the curfew was with immediate effect.
The bombs hit CKC Church, Yoruba Road, Sabon Gari; ECWA Church Wusasa in Zaria and Shalom Church of God Trikania in Kaduna city on Sunday leaving many dead and many others injured.
The statement stated that the curfew was imposed to avert further loss of lives and destruction of property.
“Government regrets the inconvenience the drastic measure will cause to all and sundry but the state government considers this to be necessary to avert further loss of lives and property in the state again.
“ The governor conveys his deepest condolence and sympathy to all those affected in the bombings,“ the statement said.
It said the state government had directed security agencies to ensure compliance.
The police have yet to confirm the number casualties recorded in the attacks as DSP Aminu Lawal who confirmed the incidents to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) said the command had not received details of the attacks.
Meanwhile, the security agencies have dispersed youths who earlier took over streets of the affected area of the city in a reprisal attacks injuring some residents.
Culled from PM News Nigeria.
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