{"id":24246,"date":"2024-08-02T19:42:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-02T19:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=24246"},"modified":"2024-08-02T19:50:32","modified_gmt":"2024-08-02T19:50:32","slug":"curfew-imposed-in-kano-state-amid-violent-protests-over-economic-hardships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=24246","title":{"rendered":"Curfew Imposed in Kano State Amid Violent Protests Over Economic Hardships"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='booster-block booster-read-block'>\n                <div class=\"twp-read-time\">\n                \t<i class=\"booster-icon twp-clock\"><\/i> <span>Read Time:<\/span>1 Minute, 31 Second                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div><p>News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https:\/\/newsghana.com.gh\/curfew-imposed-in-kano-state-amid-violent-protests-over-economic-hardships\/<\/p>\n<p><span><strong>Following widespread protests in Kano state, Nigeria, against soaring living costs, the state government has imposed a curfew after demonstrations escalated into violence and looting.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span>Initially, peaceful<\/span><span> protests<\/span><span> were organized through social media and sparked by grievances over economic conditions similar to recent actions in Kenya.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span>The demonstrations in Kano saw large crowds chanting slogans about hunger and economic hardships. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span>However, the situation deteriorated as protesters clashed with police, who used live ammunition, tear gas, and water cannons to disperse them. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span>Four people were injured amid incidents of looting and property destruction, including a warehouse near the governor\u2019s residence where essential items were taken.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span>Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf declared the curfew to restore order and ensure community safety due to what his spokesman described as rampant violence and property damage caused by unidentified \u201cthugs.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span>The curfew effectively prohibits further protests, requiring residents to remain indoors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span>Similar protests have occurred in Abuja and Lagos, where demonstrators also voiced anger over the removal of fuel subsidies and the increase in prices of goods and services. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span>Protesters demanded policy reversals, electoral reforms, and judicial reforms, criticizing government policies and perceived extravagance amid economic hardships.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span>The government had previously urged restraint, citing ongoing policy efforts, but protesters expressed frustration over the perceived lack of progress in addressing their grievances. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span>Activists vowed to continue protesting until their demands, 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