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Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, the 16th Emir of Kano has urged people not to be used as agents of destruction in Kano State, the northern region, and the country as whole.
The call from the Emir came as news broke that protesters had returned to the streets of Kano despite the curfew imposed to curb widespread violence.
On Friday afternoon, protesters regrouped in the Tudun Wada of Nassarawa Local Government Area after Governor Abba Yusuf relaxed the curfew to enable Muslim faithful to observe Juma'at.
Youths converged on the bridge demarcating Tudun Murtala and Tudun Wada wards.
Many carried placards, while others sang and clapped as they marched after a young man addressed them.
At a press conference held at his Gidan Rumfa palace on Friday evening, the Emir expressed deep concerns over public and private properties being looted and vandalised during what was meant to be a peaceful protest against hunger and hardship in the country.
The Emir stated that the events were a setback for the state, the northern region, and the entire country.
Meanwhile, SaharaReporters earlier reported that, protesters in Kano’s Minjibir Local Government Area defied a 24-hour curfew to voice their discontent.
They marched through the local government headquarters, holding placards with various messages about the country's hardships..
Governor Abba Yusuf imposed the curfew on Thursday evening after hoodlums armed with weapons disrupted an earlier protest.
SaharaReporters reported that Kano Governor Yusuf imposed a 24-hour curfew due to worsening hunger protests.
The announcement was made during a press conference at the Government House on Thursday afternoon.
Governor Yusuf had explained, “After careful consideration, we have decided on a 24-hour curfew to prevent looting, vandalism, and the killing of innocent citizens.”
The governor instructed all security agencies to enforce the curfew fully, aiming to restore peace and order in the state.
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