The Kaduna State Government has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on the troubled Kajuru Local Government Area.
The government said the curfew would be from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily until further notice.
The government directed security agencies to ensure strict enforcement of the curfew.
The government appealed to the residents in the affected areas to bear with the inconveniences and urged them to cooperate with security agencies on the directive.
Kajuru is in Kajuru Local Government while Kujama and Maraban Rido are in Chikun Local Government area of the state.
The Kaduna State Police Command on Monday said 16 persons were killed by gunmen at Barde Village under Maro in Kajuru Local Government.