Hunger Protest: Kano, Yobe Governments Relax 24 Hours Curfews
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The governments of Yobe and Kano states have relaxed the twenty-four-hour curfew imposed on several towns after hoodlums took advantage of the ongoing protest and looted government properties and shops.
Recall that the governments have imposed curfews after the ongoing protests against economic hardship were hijacked by hoodlums who resulted in looting and destructing properties.
In a broadcast on Sunday, Kano State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Malam Baba Dantiye, said curfew in the state is now from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
He said that the curfew was adjusted to restore normalcy in the state.
The state government imposed a 24-hour curfew across the state for safety during the ongoing nationwide protest.
Dantiye said that Gov. Abba Yusuf of the state expressed condolences to the families of those who lost loved ones and property during the protest that turned violent.
He also said that the governor urged the residents in the state to return to their various homes by 2 p.m., assuring them that the curfew would be reviewed “as the security situation improves”.
He said that the governor also appealed to the residents in the state to continue to pray for peace, progress and political stability in the state and the nation.
According to the broadcast, the relaxation of the curfew is a step towards restoring normalcy.
The state government, nonetheless, insists that it will continue to monitor the situation and ensure safety.
Similarly, following a considerable improvement in the security situation in Potiskum, Gashua, and Nguru, Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has approved a review of the curfew imposed on the three towns by five hours.
Retired Brig.-Gen. Dahiru Abdulsalam, the Special Adviser to the governor on Security Matters, made this known in a statement in Damaturu.
The curfew is now relaxed from noon to 5 pm to enable people to undertake lawful activities with effect from Sunday.
While commending security agencies for their efforts in restoring peace to the area, the governor urged them to remain vigilant and prevent any breakdown of law and order during the relaxed curfew hours.
He enjoined the residents to cooperate with security personnel and report any suspicious activities.
He assured the public of the government’s continued commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of all citizens.
Organisers said the protests tagged #EndBadGovernance would last for 10 days, from 1 to 10 August.
The protests began peacefully but have turned violent in many states leading to deaths and destruction of property.
In Abuja, the protests have been largely peaceful but for the violent disruption by the police and other security agencies.
The first two days of the protest in Abuja saw police firing tear gas at protesters when they left the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja and marched towards Eagle Square. The protesters remained defiant and returned the next day.
On Saturday, the police and personnel of the State Security Service (SSS) fired tear gas and live ammunition at both unarmed protesters and journalists at the MKO Abiola Stadium which the police said was the designated spot for the protests.