Relative peace seem to have returned to the ancient city of Kano after three days of violent clash between the #EndBadGovenamce protesters and security agencies
The city has remained calm following the decision by the State Government to impose a 24-hour curfew on the state after Thursday’s protest against hunger that turned into violence and massive looting of public properties across the state capital.
The hunger strike took an ugly dimension in the state as hoodlums went on a destructive and looting spree leading to their being attacked by security agencies
The situation forced the state government to declare a 24-hour curfew on the state to prevent further spread of the massive destruction and looting as well as to protect lives and property.
Our correspondent reports that city has remained calm since late Saturday the situation on Saturday, as there was a total compliance of the curfew as streets of the commercial city remained deserted, while security operatives were seen patrolling the major roads.
It was also observed that markets, banks, filling stations, restaurants as well as shopping malls and other business premises have remained closed in compliance with the curfew.
On Friday the State Government relaxed the curfew for five hours to allow Muslim faithful to attend Friday prayers in the various Mosques across the city