Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, the governor of Sokoto State, has announced a review of the earlier 24-hour curfew imposed on the state following the violence that accompanied the protest launched by some residents of the state earlier on Saturday.
According to a statement signed by the state Commissioner for Information, Isah Galadanci, and made available to state journalists on Monday morning, the government has changed the curfew from 24 hours to now dusk to dawn.
He stated that this was done to allow residents of the state to conduct legitimate business in accordance with the Federal Republic of Nigeria’s Constitution.
“Sequel to the briefing by the Security Heads in the State, the State Governor, Rt Hon Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, CFR Mutawallen Sokoto, has ordered the relaxation of the 24-hour curfew in force in Sokoto metropolis.
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“The revised curfew will now be from dusk to dawn in Sokoto township. This is to afford people the opportunity to pursue their legitimate businesses and other means of livelihood.
“The Government, however, advises people to maintain peace in this regard, as it will not condone any breach of law and order in the State.”