Protesters persist in Kano on Day 4 despite Tinubu’s plea

On Sunday, hundreds of demonstrators continued their protest in Kano, marking the fourth day of the nationwide demonstration against hunger and poor governance.

The protest occurred just hours after President Bola Tinubu addressed the nation, urging the youth to halt their demonstrations, claiming he had heard their concerns clearly.

Simultaneously, the Kano State government eased the previously imposed 24-hour curfew, reducing it by six hours to run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to alleviate its impact on residents.

The protesters, primarily young people, were seen rallying in areas such as Bakin Zuwo and Koki in Dala Local Government Area, Sharada in Kano Municipal, and Gadon Kaya in Gwale Local Government Area.

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Observers reported that demonstrators were waving Russian flags, suggesting they might seek assistance from Russian President Vladimir Putin. An eyewitness in Bakin Zuwo, Malam Salisu, described the scene, stating, “I saw the protesters in their numbers around 10 a.m. They were holding the Russian flag. They were protesting against the bad governance issues of insecurity and hardship among others.”

Another resident posted a video on X, using the handle @Tkr__khalifa, showing protesters in Bakin Zuwo with Russian flags and chanting “koya gyara sai ya sauka,” which translates to “whether he adjusts or not, he must go.” The tweet was accompanied by the caption, “Hunger protest continues in Kano for the fourth day. This is coming after the hopeless speech by the President of the country.”

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