The Kaduna State Government has lifted the 24-hour curfew it imposed across the state.

The curfew will be suspended for two days beginning from today till Thursday midnight.

The Deputy Governor, Doctor HADIZA BALARABE, who made the announcement, said the 24-hour curfew was relaxed to allow residents to stock up foodstuffs and essential commodities.

She added that only food and essential commodities would be sold on Tuesdays and Wednesdays when the curfew is relaxed. 

She also advised residents to shop only in markets within their neighborhoods as going to far-flung commercial hubs is not allowed with traders and buyers advised to observe social distancing at the markets. 

The state government had earlier on March 26 imposed the 24-hour curfew as part of measures to contain spread of COVID-19 in the state, which already has five confirmed cases of the disease.