In a bid to restore order and maintain public safety, two Nigerian governors, Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State and Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State, have declared a 24-hour curfew in their respective states.
This drastic measure comes as the #EndBadGovernance protests, initially peaceful, have degenerated into violent clashes, looting, and vandalism.
Governor Yusuf, in a press conference held at the Government House, emphasized the need for the curfew, stating, “After careful consideration, we have come to terms that a 24-hour curfew should be put in place to further prevent looting and vandalization of businesses and killing of innocent citizens.”
This decision aims to safeguard lives and property, ensuring residents stay indoors during the curfew period.
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Similarly, Governor Buni imposed a 24-hour curfew on the Potiskum, Gashua, and Nguru areas of Yobe State, following reports of hoodlums looting government property during the protests.
The Special Adviser to Governor Buni on Security matters, Brig.
Gen Dahiru Abdussallam (retd), announced the curfew, urging the public to “abide by the curfew order and stay at home for peace to reign in these areas and the state at large.”
The #EndBadGovernance protest in Kano turned violent, resulting in the vandalism and looting of the Kano ICT Park, owned by the Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC). The park, set to be commissioned, was meant to support ICT innovations and startups in the northwest.
Additionally, some youths attempted to break into a two-storey building housing Sadaraki Stores along Zoo Road in Kano state, but were dispersed by police operatives.
