Yobe and Kano State governments have relaxed the twenty-four-hour curfew imposed on several towns.
Recall that the State governments have imposed curfews after the ongoing protests against economic hardship were hijacked by hoodlums who resulted in looting and destructing properties.
In a broadcast yesterday, Kano State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Malam Baba Dantiye, said curfew in the state is now from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. He said that the curfew was adjusted to restore normalcy in the State.
The State government had earlier imposed a 24-hour curfew across the state for safety during the ongoing nationwide protest.
Dantiye said that Gov. Abba Yusuf 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 further 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.
Similarly, following a considerable improvement in the security situation in Potiskum, Gashua, and Nguru, Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has approved a review of the curfew imposed on the three towns by five hours.
Special Adviser to the governor on Security Matters, Brig.-Gen. Dahiru AbdulSalam, (rtd), who made this known in a statement in Damaturu, the State capital, said the curfew is now relaxed from noon to 5 pm., to enable people to undertake lawful activities with effect from yesterday, 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.
