Kaduna State government calls for caution in the face of cash crunch

Kaduna State government on Tuesday appealed for caution in the face of the cash crunch being experienced across the country.

Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan expressed government’s views in a statement he issued on Tuesday in Kaduna.

“The Kaduna State government wishes to appeal for caution and vigilance by all citizens in the face of the prevailing situation arising from the cash swap and currency redesign policy,” he stated.

Aruwan added that government was aware that certain individuals and groups had plans to organise massive protests, seizing on the acute shortage of cash and attendant hardships faced by citizens.

“Citizens are reminded that care must be taken not to play into the plans of dubious elements seeking to create crisis at this crucial period.

“Citizens are thus advised to ignore these calls for massive protests in the interest of public security.

“Government expresses its sincerest empathy over the tight situation, and urges for calm and restraint as efforts continue to be made towards easing the difficulties,” the Commissioner stated.

Aruwan added that Gov. Nasir El-Rufai met with the leadership of the Kaduna State Market Traders Association on Tuesday to reiterate appeals for patience and calm.

He stated that the governor assured the meeting that legal means were being vigorously explored in tandem with other state governments, to relieve people of the present sufferings.

Present at the Governor’s meeting with traders were the senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Sen. Uba Sani, and the Administrator, Kaduna Capital Territory Authority, Mr Hafiz Bayero.

Atuwan was also in attendance.