In response to escalating protests against hunger and economic hardships, the governments of Kano, Yobe, and Borno States have declared 24-hour curfews to curb violence and looting aimed to discredit peaceful protests
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State announced the curfew during a press conference at the Government House on Thursday. He stated, “After careful consideration, we have decided that a 24-hour curfew should be put in place to prevent further looting, vandalism, and the killing of innocent citizens.”
Governor Yusuf also directed all security agencies in Kano to ensure full compliance with the curfew to restore peace and order in the state.
Similarly, the Yobe State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew on the towns of Potiskum, Gashua, and Nguru. This decision follows reports of hoodlums taking advantage of protests to loot government and private properties. Brig. Gen Dahiru Abdussallam (retd), Special Adviser to the Governor on Security Matters, emphasized the need for strict enforcement of the curfew.
“The Yobe State Government has considered the security situation in Potiskum, Gashua, and Nguru towns where some hoodlums are taking advantage of the protest to vandalize and loot properties,” Abdussallam said. “In view of the above, the state government has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Potiskum, Gashua, and Nguru. The public is hereby advised to abide by the curfew order and stay at home for peace to reign in these areas and the state at large.”
In Borno State, a similar curfew has been declared, with local authorities stressing the importance of maintaining peace and security amid the unrest. Security agencies in all three states have been directed to enforce the curfews strictly to protect lives and properties.
