Jigawa governor announces curfew as protest turns to looting spree

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Jigawa governor announces curfew as protest turns to looting spree
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Governor Namadi, in a broadcast, said the curfew is with immediate effect, but would be relaxed from 12:00 to 2:30 pm during the Jumm'at congregational prayers.

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He said the protesters destroyed and looted public properties in the state, which made it necessary to impose the curfew to prevent further damage. It’s essential to acknowledge that news production incurs expenses, and we take pride in never placing our stories behind a prohibitive paywall.Open in WhatsApp

The spokesperson said the marauding hoodlums also vandalised the NITDA office, looted the APC state secretariat and set it ablaze, vandalised the Jigawa Agricultural Supply Company store and carted away fertiliser and food items in the Birnin Kudu local council area. “We’ve arrested 55 suspects, recovered motorcycles 35, tricycles 3 bicycles 12 bags of fertiliser, 111 chairs 9, and cartons of mosquito nets 40,” the police spokesperson said.

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