Kano worst hit by violence that trailed #EndBadGovernance protest – Sanusi

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 Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) industrial park in Kano.

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.”