Despite Kano govt relaxing curfew, banks, offices, markets remain closed

By solacebase.com On Aug 5, 2024

Kano govt, curfew, banks, offices, markets, shut — Despite Kano govt relaxing curfew, banks, offices, markets remain closed

By Uzair Adam and Aliyu Inuwa Mansur

Despite the Kano State Government relaxing the curfew imposed on the state from 8.00 am-2.00 pm, markets, government offices, shops and banks remain closed due to fear of looters and vandals.

Our reporters found that public offices, including the Head of Civil Service’s office, and major markets like Singer, Sabon Gari, and Kwari were deserted.

Even fuel stations were closed, with roads leading to these areas blocked by heavy security presence.

SolaceBase had reported that Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf had announced the curfew relaxation from 8:00 PM to 2:00 PM through a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Baba Aliyu Dantiye, on Saturday night.

The statement said the 6-hour curfew relaxed will continue until the situation improves.

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A security official at Singer and Sabon Gari markets, Muhammad Nuhu said the markets are safe but would remain closed until market leaders give the go-ahead, despite the curfew relaxation.

He noted that additional security personnel had been deployed to protect the markets.

Another security guard, Abdurrashid Musa, also confirmed the absence of threats but said the markets would remain closed until further notice.

Similarly, Banks and other financial institutions remain closed as banks, insurance firms and stock brokers on Murtala Mohammed Way, Bello Roar, Bank Road and Ibrahim Taiwo remain shut.

At the Audu Bako Secretariat, all offices were shut down. A security guard who preferred anonymity said workers were afraid to come in and would only return after the situation improved.

While the GSM market at Farm Centre remained closed, some traders opened shops outside the market to make quick business.

Abubakar Sadiq, one of the traders around, said he had to open his shop to support his family, despite the risks.