Some residents of the Kano Metropolitan Local Government Area have lauded Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State for imposing a 24-hour curfew in the state amidst the ongoing protest.
The residents said this in telephone interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Kano.
They said that the decision would curtail mass looting and vandalism of public buildings by miscreants.
Malam Abubakar Danyaya of Unguwar Wambai, Gwale Local Government Area (LGA), described the curfew as timely and the best thing that has happened in recent times in the state.
Danyaya commended Yusuf for demonstrating leadership and concern for the yearning of residents.
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Malam Ishaku Ibrahim of Dakata Quarters, Nasarawa LGA, and Alhaji Bala Sani of the Rigiyar Zaki area lauded the governor’s prompt intervention to save the state from being overrun by hoodlums.
Hajiya Aishatu Abdulsalam of Ungogo LGA said that while security personnel have taken over the Sabon Gari market, compliance in some areas is still lacking.
She emphasized the need for security personnel to patrol all areas to ensure full compliance.
Alhaji Mustapha Mohammad of Unguwar Uku commended security personnel for their commitment to ensuring compliance by residents.
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He expressed satisfaction with the prompt intervention of the police and other security agencies, stating that they have saved the community from miscreants.
“We are pleased with the swift action taken by the security personnel, which has protected us from being harmed.
“Their timely intervention has brought relief to our community, and we appreciate their efforts in maintaining law and order, he said. ( NAN)