The Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has imposed a 24-hour curfew due to worsening hunger protests.
The announcement was made during a press conference at the Government House on Thursday afternoon.
Governor Yusuf explained, “After careful consideration, we have decided on a 24-hour curfew to prevent looting, vandalism, and the killing of innocent citizens.”
The governor instructed all security agencies to enforce the curfew fully, aiming to restore peace and order in the state.
Reports indicate that two persons were killed after protesters managed to access the Kano State Government House on Thursday.
In a video circulating online, the protesters had clashed with security operatives in the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests, leading to the deaths.
As of the time of this report, the protests have continued across the country although some hoodlums have used the opportunity to carry out lootings.
Kano residents had turned out in large numbers to protest the bad governance in the country while demanding an end to issues such as food inflation and the rising cost of living.