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| Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State |
Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has reviewed the curfew that was imposed following the violence protest that erupted in the state as a result of the arrest of the killers of a christian student, Deborah Samuel by some muslim students of her school on allegations of blasphemy.
The governor, Monday 16th May, 2022, ordered that the curfew be relaxed to 6pm to 6am pending further review.
A statement by the State Commissioner of Finance, Isah Bajini Galadanci said the relaxation was aimed at allowing people the opportunity to pursue their legitimate businesses.
The statement read in part, “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
“The revised curfew will now be from dusk to dawn in Sokoto township. This is with a view to afford people the window to pursue their legitimate businesses and other means of livelihood.
“The Government, however, advised people to maintain peace in this regard, as it will not condone any breach of law and order in the State”.
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