Kano Govt Imposes 24hrs Curfew As Looting, Killings Mar Protest

The Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf has imposed a 24-hour curfew in the state to checkmate the breakdown of law and order following incidents of looting recorded during the ongoing #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest.

Governor Yusuf who addressed the media after an emergency meeting with heads of security agencies, said, “It is with heavy hearts that I address you today regarding the unfortunate events in the names of protests, which were hijacked by hoodlums and thugs

“We organized a stakeholders meeting with traditional leaders, including the four Emirs of Karaye, Rano, Karaye and Gaya, including Kano, to ensure that we dialogue with the organizers.”

He said during the meeting, he acknowledged that protest is a constitutional right but urged the organizers to conduct themselves in an orderly manner with a promise to receive their message and forward same to President Bola Tinubu.

“Our goal was to facilitate a peaceful dialogue with the protesters, and in the morning I received the protesters and received their message.

“While I commend those who conducted themselves peacefully, however, the protest was hijacked by thugs and hoodlums who went on looting properties and maiming innocent lives, aided by the enemies of the state,” Yusuf added.

According to the governor, his administration has already reported those suspected of sponsoring the hoodlums to the security agencies.

He eventually announced that, at the emergency security meeting, it was agreed that a 24-hour curfew be put in place until peace and tranquillity return to the state.