Day 2 #EndBadGovernanceProtest: Katsina Declares 24-hour Curfew in Dutsinma LG

The Katsina State Police Command has begun enforcement of a directive by the state government imposing a 24-hour curfew on the Dutsinma Local Government Area and a 7pm to 7am restriction of movement in the remaining 33 local government areas of the state.

A statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Abubakar Sadiq, on Friday explained that the development became necessary as the nationwide protest which began on Thursday turned violent in parts of the state.

He said, “The 24-hour curfew in Dutsinma Local Government Area is necessary to ensure public safety and prevent further escalation of violence, vandalism, and looting of public and private properties, while the 7pm to 7am curfew in the rest of the state is aimed at preventing nocturnal criminal activities and maintaining law and order throughout the state.”