El-Rufai To Make State Address At 8pm, After Touring Kaduna To Assess Scale Of Damage

Gov. El-Rufai of Kaduna State

Gov. Nasir el-Rufai, Governor of Kaduna State, has conducted an assessment tour round Kaduna State following the violence that took place over the past few days.

He also met with security agencies on Monday to assess the situation, just as he is set to address residents via a state broadcast at 8pm today.

In the early hours of Monday, he went round the areas where hoodlums had attacked persons and destroyed properties.

Emphasising that the state government had not relaxed the 24-hour curfew declared in the state on Sunday, residents were urged to access updates and information only from authorised, official government channels.

The governor visited Kujama, Chikun Local Government, Bakin Ruwa along the Bypass and Kabala West area to reassure residents. He urged them to remain calm, noting that security agencies have the situation under control.

News of the governor's activities related to the security situation in Kaduna State was contained in a series of tweets on his official handle.

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— Governor Kaduna (@GovKaduna) October 22, 2018

We call on the Public to uphold law and order. A 24-Hour Curfew is still in place.
The Kaduna State Security Council will review the situation this morning.

— Governor Kaduna (@GovKaduna) October 22, 2018

In the early hours of this morning, Gov. Nasir @elrufai went round to assess the areas affected yesterday, when hoodlums attacked innocent persons and destroyed properties.
The Governor also visited St. Gerards Hospital and Barau Dikko to visit victims receiving treatment. pic.twitter.com/FEjUBMFOHj

— Governor Kaduna (@GovKaduna) October 22, 2018

Malam @elrufai also thanked Security Agents for their prompt response and for restoring calm. pic.twitter.com/WmPjyKC6XV

— Governor Kaduna (@GovKaduna) October 22, 2018

Governor Nasir Ahmad @elrufai is currently meeting with the heads of security agencies in the state to review the security situation in the state. pic.twitter.com/zCNbvquRL5

— Governor Kaduna (@GovKaduna) October 22, 2018

Governor Nasir Ahmad @elrufai now at Bakin Ruwa along the Bypass and Kabala West area to reassure residents and urge them to remain calm as the Security Agencies have the situation under control. pic.twitter.com/DccwK0QRj8

— Governor Kaduna (@GovKaduna) October 22, 2018

Governor Nasir Ahmad @elrufai in Kujama, Chikun Local Government now, condoling victims of the crisis and reassuring them of the Government’s commitment to ensure the safety and security of lives and property. pic.twitter.com/LGK1J36jMc

— Governor Kaduna (@GovKaduna) October 22, 2018

Governor Nasir Ahmad @elrufai is now visiting HRH, Dr. Danjuma Barde, the Sa-Gbagyi, to thank him and commend him for leading without discrimination or prejudice and for being a true leader in the time of crisis. pic.twitter.com/jmbWwEzmGm

— Governor Kaduna (@GovKaduna) October 22, 2018

Governor Nasir Ahmad @elrufai is now at Kasuwan Magani, Kajuru Local Government reassuring residents of the State Government’s Commitment to ensuring peace and stability.
The Governor is also urging the people to abide by the law and embrace peaceful coexistence. pic.twitter.com/evcAMtHFYM

— Governor Kaduna (@GovKaduna) October 22, 2018

Governor @elrufai is now in Kachia Local Government interacting with the people and encouraging them to embrace peace and harmony and to trust the Government and Security Agencies to ensure safety. pic.twitter.com/jJ15rzrqkw

— Governor Kaduna (@GovKaduna) October 22, 2018

The Governor has also visited the Palace of the Agom Adara who was kidnapped on his way to Kachia Local Government.
Malam @elrufai has assured the people of the Government’s efforts to ensure the safe return of the Agom. pic.twitter.com/vnzM7rJiMG

— Governor Kaduna (@GovKaduna) October 22, 2018

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