#EndBadGovernance protest: States that have declared curfew

In response to the escalating violence during the #EndBadGovernance protest, several states have imposed curfews to restore order and prevent further chaos.

The protests, which began peacefully, were soon marred by acts of vandalism and looting, prompting swift actions from state governments.

1. Kano State

Curfew Imposed: 24-hour curfew

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf announced a 24-hour curfew on Thursday, emphasizing the need to protect lives and property.

“After careful consideration, we have come to terms that a 24-hour curfew should be put in place to further prevent looting and vandalisation of businesses and the killing of innocent citizens,” Yusuf stated.

While commending the peaceful protesters, Yusuf lamented the hijacking of the protest by hoodlums.

2. Yobe State

Curfew Imposed: 24-hour curfew in Potiskum, Gashua, and Nguru

In Yobe, a curfew was imposed in Potiskum, Gashua, and Nguru following reports of looting and vandalism. Brig Gen Dahiru Abdussallam (Rtd), Special Adviser to the Governor on Security Matters, urged residents to comply with the curfew to maintain peace.

The statement as published in the Vanguard read, “Yobe State Government has considered the security situation in Potiskum, Gashua, and Nguru towns where some hoodlums are taking advantage of the protest to vandalize and loot government and private properties. In view of the above, therefore, the state government has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Potiskum, Gashua, and Nguru.

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The public is hereby advised to abide by the curfew and stay at home for peace to reign in these areas and the state at large. Security agencies have been directed to ensure enforcement and full compliance of the curfew.”

3. Borno State

Curfew Imposed: 24-hour curfew

Borno State faced a dual crisis of a protest and a Boko Haram suicide attack in Malari, Konduga Local Government Area, killing 16 people. The state’s Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Prof. Usman Tar, announced a 24-hour curfew, highlighting the government’s concerns about violent infiltration by non-state actors.

“To avert future occurrences, the Borno State government has taken firm decisions to impose a curfew,” Tar stated.

4. Katsina State

Curfew Imposed: 24-hour curfew in Dutsin-Ma LGA; 7 pm to 7 am curfew in other LGAs

In Katsina, protesters gathered in large numbers and marched near former President Muhammadu Buhari’s residence in Daura to express their grievances. In response, Katsina’s Acting Governor, Malam Faruq Lawal, declared a 24-hour curfew in Dutsin-Ma LGA and a 7 pm to 7 am curfew in the remaining LGAs, effectively banning protests statewide to ensure peace and order.