Tambuwal relaxes curfew in Sokoto

Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has announced the review of the earlier 24-hour curfew imposed on the state on Saturday.

Tambuwal said the revised curfew will now be from dusk to dawn in Sokoto metropolis.

The governor made this known via a statement issued by the Sokoto State Commissioner for Information, Isah Galadanci,on Monday.

Governor Tambuwal had on Saturday imposed a 24-hour curfew to contain the rising protests across township streets over alleged religious blasphemy.

The protests were caused by an alleged religious blasphemy made by a student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, against Islamic religion through a social media channel.

However, the governor, on Monday, said the relaxation of the curfew was to enable residents of the state to embark on their legitimate businesses.

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The statement read: “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 to afford people the opportunity to pursue their legitimate businesses and other means of livelihood.”

Governor Tambuwal further enjoined the people of the state to “maintain peace in this regard, as it will not condone any breach of law and order in the state”.

The Star