Amid widespread protests across the country, residents of Kebbi are busy carrying on their daily routines.

Shops within the city, public and private offices, schools, banks, and markets operated hitch-free.

Despite the absence of protesters, many security personnel were seen in all major streets, roundabouts, government institutions, banks and major parks.

Police operatives were stationed at all main Birnin Kebbi entry and exit gates in Birnin Kebbi and Kalgo LGAs, respectively.

Some members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria were also stationed at different junctions along major streets to complement the efforts of other security agencies.

A driver at Race Course motor park, Mustapha Yususa, said most of his colleagues did not come out for fear of protest, while few buses that came to the park could not get passengers.

This, he said, was due to the fear that the protest might be staged and likely be hijacked by hoodlums, thus turning to violence.

Few commercial and private vehicles were plying major roads in areas such as Haliru Abdu, Sir Yahaya, and AP 2 motor parks in Birnin Kebbi. Some VGN members were also stationed at different junctions and major streets. 

Police operatives were stationed at the state capital entry and exit gates in Birnin Kebbi and Kalgo LGAs.

Students of Umaru Waziri Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi, were in their classes sitting their second semester exams.

Ahmad Idris, the chief press secretary to Governor Nasir Idris, said, “Kebbi has witnessed unprecedented achievements in education, agriculture, health, social services and infrastructure within one year of Governor Idris in office. 

“People of Kebbi have confidence, high hopes, and expectations of Governor Idris, and that’s why the state is calm. We have no protest whatsoever in the state. 

“However, our governor is still pleading with the youth to stay calm and peaceful as many more dividends of democracy are on the pipeline and will soon be delivered within the shortest possible period of time,” he stated. 

(NAN)