Muhammadu Sanusi, the Emir of Kano, says the state is the most affected by the violence witnessed during the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest.
On Thursday, the 10-day protest against the economic crisis
in the country commenced in many parts of the country, including Kano.
Many cities across northern Nigeria recorded violence during
the protest.
In Kano, the newly built Nigerian Communication Commission
(NCC) industrial park was attacked.
The centre, which is scheduled for commissioning next week,
was raided by the protesters, who set it ablaze.
The looters were seen making away with desktop computers,
chairs, keyboards, and other appliances.
Shops and warehouses were also looted in some parts of the
state.
Due to the violence and looting, Abba Yusuf, governor of
Kano, declared a 24-hour curfew in the state on Thursday.
Speaking with journalists at his palace on Friday, Sanusi
said the looting of the NCC industrial park and Kano printing press is
unfortunate.
The Emir said the north and Kano state, in particular, are
the most affected by the violence that characterised the protest.
Sanusi urged the people of the state not to indulge in the
uprising again.
The Emir said Kano had survived difficult times more than
the current situation, urging residents to endure.
Sanusi admonished parents and guardians to appeal to their
wards not to embark on any protest.
“Yesterday was a sad day for the people of Kano when
hoodlums hijacked the protests against hunger and economic hardships in the
country and perpetrated mayhem in our dear state,” he said.
“They indulged in arson and wanton looting of properties and
attacking innocent people, despite the warning and advice by experts and
leaders against such actions during the protests.”
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