The governors of Yobe, Kano states, Mai Mala Buni and Abba Yusuf respectively have relaxed the curfew imposed on the states after the hunger protests degenerated into widespread looting and violence.

In Yobe, the government said the curfew is now from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Baba Dantiye, announced this on Sunday in a broadcast in Kano.

He said that the curfew was adjusted to restore normalcy in the state.

The government imposed a 24-hour curfew across the state for safety during the ongoing nationwide protest.

Mr Dantiye said that the state governor 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 said that the governor also appealed to the residents 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, insisted that it would continue to monitor the situation and ensure safety.

Also in Yobe, after an improvement in the security situation in Potiskum, Gashua and Nguru,Yobe, the state governor, Mai Mala Buni, approved a review of the curfew imposed on the three towns by five hours.

The Special Adviser to the governor on Security Matters, Brig.-Gen. Dahiru Abdulsalam (retd) made this known in a statement in Damaturu.

The curfew is now relaxed from noon to 5pm to enable people to undertake lawful activities with effect from Sunday.

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 agencies and report any suspicious activities.

He assured the public of the government’s continued commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of citizens.

 (NAN)