Aminu Tambuwal, Sokoto State governor, has announced a review of an earlier 24-hour curfew imposed on the state following the violence that broke out after the arrest of two suspects in connection with the murder of Deborah Samuel, a student in the state.
Deborah, a student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, was murdered on Thursday by her fellow students who accused her of blasphemy.
Following the incident, police arrested two people, but at the weekend, protesters stormed the streets of Sokoto to demand their release.
The protest turned violent with shops looted and properties destroyed, compelling the governor to impose a curfew.
According to a statement signed by the state Commissioner for Information, Isah Galadanci, and made available to newsmen in the state on Monday morning, the government review the curfew from 24 hours to now dusk to dawn.
This he said was to enable residents of the state to embark on their legitimate business in line with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“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.
“The Government, however, advises people to maintain peace in this regard, as it will not condone any breach of law and order in the State.”