NewsHunger Protests: Kano Govt Ends 24hr Curfew

Hunger Protests: Kano Govt Ends 24hr Curfew

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The Kano government has suspended the 24-hour curfew imposed following the break down of law and order during the 10-day hunger protests in the state.

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The state commissioner for information and Internal Affairs, Baba Dantiye, issued the suspension  to the people of the state.

Recall that the Governor Abba Yusuf government imposed the curfew after the #endbadgovernace protests turned violent in the state, with some protesters embarking on looting and wanton destruction of public and private property.

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The state government had earlier relaxed the curfew for five hours to allow muslims participate in the Friday Jumaat prayer last week.

The commissioner said the governor lifted the curfew completely due to the satisfactory and improved security situation in the state.

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Announcing the lifting of the curfew yesterday, the commissioner said it has yileded positive results, adding that the security agencies have done a good job by restoring peace to the restive state.

He said the law abiding residenst of the state can now go about their lawful duties, adding that measures have been put in place to safeguard their safety.

Dantiye said, “This protest resulted in the imposition of a curfew in order to guide people’s lives and properties. Now, the government, having reviewed the situation and is satisfied that the security issue has drastically improved, has now lifted the curfew completely.

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“People can now go about their business peacefully in accordance with the law and order.

“His Excellency, the governor, on behalf of the government, extends his appreciation to the security agencies for their efforts in bringing peace back to our state and also thank the Ulama for their prayers and indeed all the people of Kano state for their support and understanding during this trying period of the curfew.”


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