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Several people killed in Kano as violent thugs attack residents, Fagge LGA imposes curfew

“The measure follows recent clashes among youths in the area that have resulted in loss of lives,” the council’s statement said.

• May 19, 2026
Violence in Kano
Violence in Kano[Credit: Daily Trust]

Fagge local government has imposed a curfew on two wards following incessant clashes between rival groups of thugs.

The violence led to attacks on innocent residents.

This is disclosed in a statement on Monday by the council’s spokesman, Tasi’u Yahaya-Dadinduniya.

The council chairman, Salisu Usman-Masu, announced the curfew after an emergency meeting with stakeholders over the repeated clashes in the area.

According to him, the curfew restricts movement between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. daily in Fagge D1 and Fagge D2 wards.

“The Fagge Local Government Assembly, under the leadership of chairman, Alhaji Salisu Usman-Masu, has imposed a curfew on Fagge D1 and Fagge D2 wards from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

“The measure follows recent clashes among youths in the area that have resulted in loss of lives,” the statement said.

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