The Kaduna State Security Council has warned against the blockage of public roads and harassment of residents by protesters.

The overseeing commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, gave the warning in a statement issued on Thursday in Kaduna.

Mr Aruwan said, ”This follows the blockage of the Gonin Gora axis of the Kaduna-Abuja road by some protesters on Thursday morning, in response to reports of a bandit attack in Unguwan Auta of Gonin Gora general area, Chikun LGA, thus denying commuters access through the route.”

He said the council members include the police commissioner, Audu Ali, director of State Security Service, Abdul Eneche, garrison commander, 1 Division, Nigerian Army, Brig-Gen. Muhammad Kana.

According to Mr Aruwan, in the company of security forces, they dismantled the roadblocks erected and subsequently opened up the road for use by motorists.

He said, “The members of the Kaduna state security council while interacting with the community leaders, expressed dissatisfaction with the menace of blocking roads. It is a situation that infringes on the rights of citizens and travellers using these roads and other public utilities.

“As of the time of this security update, citizens and motorists are plying the Gonin Gora axis of Kaduna-Abuja Road without obstruction.”

(NAN)