By Muhammed Abubakar, Reporting
THE Kaduna State government has warned aggrieved students against any move to block the Kaduna-Abuja Road or any other routes, while trying to express their dissatisfaction over the lingering ASUU strike.
Stonix News reports that the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has, in a statement issued by the NANS Kaduna Task Force chairman, Comrade Dominic Philip, called on students to assemble on the 21st September, 2022 for the total shutdown of the Kaduna – Abuja road.
“I write to inform you of the total shutdown of the Abuja – Kaduna expressway end at Gonin Gora by Federal Cooperative College, Kaduna.
“All National Excos, Zonal Excos in Kaduna, JCC Executives, SUGs/SRC Executives, Parents, good-spirited country men and women, gentlemen of the press are by this circular invited,” the statement read in part.
Meanwhile, the Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, while reacting, said such plans by any group or individuals are unacceptable.
“By this notice, individuals or groups planning to restrict citizens’ movements are advised to desist in the interest of public peace, Aruwan had warned.
“While the Kaduna State Government is not depriving citizens the right to express discontent, public security and safety must always be the foremost consideration.
“The danger of barricading a strategic route like the Kaduna-Abuja Road is better appreciated within the context of ongoing security operations covering the route, and other areas of interest.
“Keen attention must also be given to the possibility of certain gatherings degenerating into violence.
“Citizens are therefore strongly advised against participating in such processions, particularly those which will impact the normal socio-economic activities of other citizens, or expose lives to unnecessary danger.
“Citizens may kindly be reminded that collective security should remain the first and most important consideration at all times.
“Individuals, unions and other groups are therefore urged to note this advisory for strict compliance,” he further warned.
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