The Kano State government has announced a relaxation of the previously imposed 24-hour curfew following the violent outbreak associated with the EndBadGovernance protests.
The State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Baba Dantiye, announced this on Sunday in a broadcast in Kano, the state capital.
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According to the commissioner, the relaxation of the curfew from 8:00am – 2:00pm is a step towards restoring normalcy. He added that the state government will continue to monitor the situation and ensure safety.
The initial curfew was enacted on Thursday after protests erupted across Nigeria, driven by widespread dissatisfaction regarding economic hardship and governance issues.
Dantiye conveyed Governor Abba Yusuf’s condolences to the families of those who lost loved ones and property during the protest that turned violent.
The commissioner added that the governor urged residents to return to their homes by 2 p.m., assuring them that the curfew would be reviewed as the security situation improves.
The governor appealed to residents to continue to pray for peace, progress, and political stability in the state and the nation.
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