Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has declared a 24 hours curfew after the breakdown of law and order in the state.

This follows incidents of looting and vandalising during the ongoing protest.

Addressing the media after an emergency meeting with heads of security agencies, Yusuf said, “It is with heavy hearts that I address you today regarding the unfortunate events in the name of protests, which were hijacked by hoodlums and thugs.

“We organized a stakeholders meeting with traditional leaders, including the four Emir’s of Karaye, Rano, Karaye and Gaya, including Kano, to ensure that we dialogue with the organizers.”

During the meeting, he acknowledged that the protest is a constitutional right but urged the organizers to conduct themselves in an orderly manner with a promise to receive their message and forward the same to President Bola Tinubu.

“Our goal was to facilitate a peaceful dialogue with the protesters, and in the morning I received the protesters and their message.

“While I commend those who conducted themselves peacefully, however the protest was hijacked by thugs and hoodlums who went on looting properties and maiming innocent lives, aided by the enemies of the state,” Yusuf added.

The Governor mentioned that reports have been made to the security agencies about those sponsoring hoodlums.

At the emergency security meeting, it was agreed that a 24-hour curfew be imposed until peace and tranquility return to the state.

“Under the provisions of the Constitution and the powers vested in me as the Governor of Kano, I hereby order a 24 hours curfew in and around the state, untill peace is restored,” he said.

Governor Yusuf confirmed that some persons were reportedly killed during the protest, while some thugs went on a rampage, breaking into shops and houses to loot properties.

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