Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has imposed a 24-hour curfew following the escalation of violence on the first day of the nationwide hunger protest. The governor announced the curfew in a state broadcast on Friday, describing the development as unfortunate.
However, he approved that the curfew be relaxed on Friday for two and a half hours to enable worshipers to attend the Juma’a prayer in the mosque.
“To ensure the return of peace and stability, we have announced a 24-hour curfew. However, for Friday, the curfew will be relaxed between noon and 2:30 p.m. to allow people to attend Friday prayer in the mosque.
“The situation in which the peaceful demonstration turned violent, characterized by destruction and looting, is totally unacceptable and it is not in our culture; therefore, we will not allow it to continue unabated.
“Together with security agencies, we will continue to study the situation and take appropriate action to safeguard the lives and property of the people against miscreants and hoodlums across the state,” Namadi said.
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ASHENEWS reports that similar curfews were imposed in Kano, Katsina, Borno, and Yobe states earlier on Thursday
In response to the violent turn of the hunger protests, other states have also imposed similar curfews to maintain order and protect lives and property.
Kano State
Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, imposed a 24-hour curfew after the protests in the state turned violent. He emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and urged citizens to abide by the curfew to allow security forces to restore order. The curfew will be briefly lifted on Friday from noon to 2:30 p.m. for Juma’a prayers.
Katsina State
Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State announced a 24-hour curfew following violent clashes between protesters and security forces. In a state broadcast, he expressed his dismay at the turn of events and urged citizens to comply with the curfew. The curfew will be relaxed for Friday prayers between noon and 2:30 p.m.
Borno State
In Borno State, Governor Babagana Zulum declared a 24-hour curfew after the protests escalated into violence. He highlighted the need for strict measures to prevent further destruction and ensure public safety. The curfew will be eased on Friday from noon to 2:30 p.m. for religious observance.
Yobe State
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State also imposed a 24-hour curfew in response to the unrest caused by the hunger protests. He called for calm and cooperation from the public, assuring them that the government and security agencies are working to address the situation. The curfew will be temporarily lifted for Juma’a prayers between noon and 2:30 p.m.
The measures taken by these governors reflect a unified effort to maintain peace and stability in their respective states amidst the ongoing nationwide protests.
