Nigeria, Feb. 29 -- The Kaduna State Security Council has warned against blockage of public roads and harassment of innocent citizens by persons conducting protests.

The warning was contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, on Thursday.

"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.

"The members of the Security Council, comprising the Commissioner of Police, Audu Ali, Director of Department of State Services, Abdul Adamu Eneche, Garrison Commander, One Division...