Allegedly, a clash between youths and police enforcing the stay-at-home order in Kaduna state has resulted in the deaths of five individuals.
The clash reportedly occurred in Trikania, Sabogeri Nasarawa under Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Monday April 6.
According to SaharaReporters, traders had gathered at a temporary market in Trikania after the closure of the Monday market due to the lockdown order. The Civilian Joint Task Force attempted to disperse the traders, but the move was resisted by youths who overpowered the task force.
Armed policemen from Kakuri Divisional police station were then deployed to the scene, and allegedly opened fire on the angry mob upon arrival, resulting in the deaths of five individuals.
Meanwhile, the state government has threatened to review the ongoing lockdown order in the state by closing the two-day window provided for residents to re-stock food supplies, if the people continue flouting the Quarantine Law. The Deputy Governor, Dr Hadiza Balarabe issued this warning on Monday and ordered security agents to deal decisively with violators.
It will be recalled that the State Government had revised the 24-hour lockdown last Wednesday, providing a two-day window of Tuesday and Wednesday every week to enable residents to purchase essential commodities. The Deputy Governor noted that the restriction of movement has been serially violated and threatened to revert to the 24-hour lockdown.