Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State, has declared a curfew after the protest against bad governance turned ended in chaos and looting across the state.
This decision was reached after the headquarters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jigawa was set on fire by suspected thugs during the violence that broke out on August 1.
The governor, in a broadcast on Thursday, said the curfew is with immediate effect, but it will be relaxed from 12:00 to 2:30 p.m. on Friday to allow Muslims to participate in the Jumm’at congregational prayers.
Namadi described the protest in the state as strange, saying it was carried out primarily by underaged children led by sponsors with vested interests.
He said the protesters destroyed and looted public properties in the state, which made it necessary to impose the curfew to prevent further damage.
The governor said the curfew would continue until the situation is assessed and evaluated to determine the next line of action.
Meanwhile, the police spokesperson in the state, Lawan Adam warned that the curfew would be enforced urging residents to abide by the directives.
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