The #EndbadGovernance protest took a new twist in Kano State on Monday, as protesters were seen clutching and holding up banners baring the Russian flag.
The protesters made up of mainly underage boys, were seen chanting songs in Hausa and running through the streets in protest.
The development comes just one day after the Kano State Government relaxed the curfew imposed on the state following the violence that trailed the protest.
In an audio message he transmitted to Channels Television on Saturday, state Commissioner of Information Baba Dantiye announced a relaxation of the curfew, which would now be in effect from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Following the violent turnout of the nationwide #EndbadGovernance demonstration on Thursday, Governor Yusuf enforced a 24-hour curfew. “His Excellency has ordered that the curfew be loosened now from 8 am, tomorrow Sunday, August 4, to 2 pm, respectively, after reviewing the curfew and being concerned about the situation the people have gotten into as a result of the curfew,” he stated. He reaffirmed the state government’s dedication to safeguarding Kano people’ lives and property.
Dantiye claims that the curfew was loosened to allow people to go about their daily lives during that time. The commissioner also sent the families of those who lost loved ones the condolences of Abba Yusuf, the state governor. “To the families of those who lost loved ones and those who lost property during the few days of protests that were taken over by thugs, the governor offers his condolences.” The nationwide 10-day protest against poor governance and economic suffering got underway in numerous states.
“A 24-hour curfew was enforced because the government is worried about the safety of people and property. This will go on, and the state of affairs will be kept under review. The choice will be made again after the security situation has improved. I’m hoping that everyone will comply.
The recently constructed Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) Industrial Park was among the public and private assets that the thugs destroyed and looted during the demonstration. The NCC Industrial Park was also set on fire. The planned commissioning of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) centre was set for next week. A few young people were observed stealing appliances from the centre, including seats, keyboards, and desktop computers. Approximately 269 people were detained, according to the Kano police command, for their roles in the looting of public property during the protest.