Three state governments comprising Kano, Jigawa and Yobe have relaxed the 24-hour curfews declared earlier in response to the escalation of situation during the #endbadgovernance protest.
The Kano State government said the curfew in the state is now from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Malam Baba Dantiye, announced this on Sunday in a broadcast in Kano.
He said that the curfew was adjusted to restore normalcy in the state.
WikkiTimes reports that 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.
Jigawa
In the same vein, the Jigawa government has relaxed the curfew in eight local government areas-imposed sequel to the disturbances during the nationwide protest.
The government also lifted the curfew in 19 other local government areas after a review of the security situation in the state.
This is contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Mr Sagir Musa, on Sunday in Dutse.
He said the curfew has been relaxed in Babura; Birnin Kudu, Dutse, Gumel, Hadejia, Kazaure, Kiyawa and Roni.
“Its been relaxed henceforth from 6:00 pm to 5:00 am from Sunday Aug. 4, 2024, pending when the security situation further improves.
“The State Joint Security Committee has also lifted the curfew in 19 LGAs of the state where there was no report of any violence during the protest,” the statement said.
Sagir said the committee commended residents in the 19 LGAs for showing patriotism, respect for the constituted authorities, and cooperation with security agencies during the protest.
The statement quoted Gov. Umar Namadi as commending the people of the state for their patience and understanding during the period.
While urging the residents to pray for peace and stability in the country, Namadi lauded security agencies for professionalism, commitments and dedication during the protest.
WikkiTimes reports that Jigawa imposed a 24-hour curfew following vandalism and looting of public and private properties during the protest.
Yobe
In Yobe, following an improvement in the security situation in Potiskum, Gashua and Nguru,Yobe, Gov.Mai Mala Buni, has approved a review in 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 5pm 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 government’s continued commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of all citizens.
