The federal government of Katsina State has relaxed the 24-hour curfew imposed on Dutsinma Native Authorities Space of the state.
In a press release issued on Monday, August 5, the director of media for the workplace of the Secretary to the State Authorities, Abdullahi Aliyu-Yaradua, mentioned the appearing governor, Faruq Jobe, ordered the relief of the curfew.
In line with Aliyu-Yaradua, the governor’s choice adopted a evaluation of the report on the improved safety state of affairs in Dutsinma LGA.
He mentioned the curfew has now been reviewed from 7 pm to 7 am.
The Katsina authorities had imposed a 24-hour curfew in Dutsinma and different 34 LGAs of the state after the nationwide protest turned violent on Thursday, August 1.
Chairing the State’s Safety Council assembly, the appearing governor ordered a ban on uncommon gatherings and protests throughout the state.
He additionally recommended safety companies within the state for his or her skilled conduct in dealing with the violence whereas appreciating mother and father, guardians and neighborhood leaders for rising to the event all through the interval.
He added, “The state safety council additionally introduced the arrest of a number of youths in reference to the current violence, looting and destruction of private and non-private property.”