Kano and Jigawa Ease Curfew Following #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria Protests

The Kano State Government has eased the curfew previously imposed due to the unrest during the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests. State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Baba Dantiye, announced the adjustment on Sunday, stating that the new curfew hours are from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The change aims to restore normalcy in the state.

Dantiye extended Governor Abba Yusuf’s condolences to families affected by the violence and property damage from the protests. He also encouraged residents to adhere to the revised curfew and assured that it would be adjusted further based on improvements in security conditions.

The governor has appealed to citizens to pray for peace and stability in the state and nationwide. The government will continue to monitor the situation to ensure public safety.

Similarly, the Jigawa State Government has relaxed the curfew in eight local government areas following the review of security conditions. The new curfew hours in these areas are from 6:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., effective from Sunday, August 4, 2024.

Commissioner for Information, Sagir Musa, also announced the lifting of curfews in 19 other local government areas where no violence was reported during the protests. Governor Umar Namadi praised the residents for their patience and cooperation with security forces and commended the security agencies for their dedication.

The 24-hour curfew, initially imposed on Thursday in response to vandalism and looting, has been eased as the situation stabilizes.