Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi has approved the lifting of the curfew in 19 out of the 27 local government areas of the state after a nationwide protest turned wild into looting and destruction of properties.
SolaceBase had reported on Thursday, a nationwide protest in Jigawa State was hijacked by hoodlums that looted properties and destroyed properties worth billions of naira that led to the state government declaring 24 24-hour curfew in the state.
Although the curfew was relaxed on Friday from 12.00 noon to 2.30 pm for residents to observe Jumua’t prayer.
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However, a statement by Sagir Musa Ahmed, Commissioner of Information, on Saturday said the lifting of the curfew follows the review and deliberations on the current security situation across the 27 LGAs of Jigawa State.
The statement said the curfew has been partially relaxed in 8 other local government areas of the state from 5.00 am to 6 pm pending when the security situation further improved.
It the 8 LGAs include Babura, Birnin Kudu, Dutse, Gumel, Hadejia, Kazaure, Kiyawa and Roni.
According to the statement, the State Joint Security Committee completely lifted the curfew in the Nineteen (19) LGAs where there was no report of any violence during the protest.
‘’Similarly, the committee has also commended the good people of the 19 LGAs for showing patriotism and respect for the constituted authorities,’’ the statement said.
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‘’Also, the committee praised the dedication and commitment of people of Giwa LGAs for cooperating with security agencies and support in confiscation of the looted prosperities from the hoodlums.’’
‘’His Excellency, Malam Umar Namadi FCA thank the good people of Jigawa State for their patience and understanding throughout the trial period. The Governor also appeals for support and prayers for peace and stability in the State and Nigeria at large.’’
‘’While, thanking the Security Agencies in the State for their professionalism, commitments and dedication throughout the period under review.’’
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