Abba Yusuf lifts 24-hour curfew in Kano, says security situation drastically improved

The Kano government has suspended the 24-hour curfew imposed in the state in response to looting and destruction of properties during the #EndBadGovernance protest. 

Baba Dantiye, Kano commissioner for information and internal affairs, announced the suspension of the curfew during a state broadcast on Monday.

On August 1, Abba Yusuf, governor of Kano, imposed a 24-hour curfew in the state following reports of violence during the protest.

The 10-day nationwide protest against bad governance and economic hardship commenced on August 1.

On August 2, the governor relaxed the curfew by five hours to enable Muslim worshippers to observe Juma’at prayer.

The commissioner said the governor lifted the curfew completely due to the satisfactory and improved security situation in the state.

“On behalf of his Excellency, the governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, do extend sympathy and condolences to those who have lost their properties and the families of those who have lost their lives in the protest that happened in our country and indeed in our state a few days ago,” Dantiye said.

“This protest resulted in the imposition of a curfew in order to guide people’s lives and properties. Now, the government, having reviewed the situation and is satisfied that the security issue has drastically improved, has now lifted the curfew completely.

“People can now go about their business peacefully in accordance with the law and order.

“His Excellency, the governor, on behalf of the government, extends his appreciation to the security agencies for their efforts in bringing peace back to our state and also thank the Ulama for their prayers and indeed all the people of Kano state for their support and understanding during this trying period of the curfew.

“His Excellency, the governor has further solicited continuous prayers for our country and the state.”