The protesters made up of mainly underage boys, were seen chanting songs in Hausa and running through the streets in protest.

The #EndbadGovernance protest took a new twist in Kano State on Monday, as protesters were seen clutching and holding up banners baring the Russian flag.

The protesters made up of mainly underage boys, were seen chanting songs in Hausa and running through the streets in protest.

The development comes just one day after the Kano State Government relaxed the curfew imposed on the state following the violence that trailed the protest.

The state Commissioner for Information, Baba Dantiye, in an audio he sent to Channels Television on Saturday, said that the curfew would be relaxed from 8 am to 2 pm.

On Thursday, Governor Yusuf imposed a 24-hour curfew after the nationwide #EndbadGovernance protest turned violent.

“Having reviewed the curfew and worried by the situation the people have gotten in as a result of the curfew, His Excellency has directed that the curfew be relaxed now from 8 am, tomorrow Sunday, August 4 to 2 pm respectively,” he said.

He reiterated the state government’s commitment to the protection of lives and properties of Kano residents.

“The government is concerned about the security of lives and properties, that was why a curfew was imposed for 24 hours.

“This will continue, and the situation will continue to be reviewed. When the security situation improves, the decision will be taken a further review. I hope the people will comply.”

According to Dantiye, the decision to relax the curfew is to enable people go about their normal businesses within the period.

The commissioner also extended the condolence of the state governor, Abba Yusuf, to the families of the people who lost their loved ones.

“The governor extends his condolences to the families of the people that lost their loved ones and those that lost their properties in the few days of protests that were hijacked by hoodlums.”

The 10-day protest against bad governance and economic hardship kicked off in many states nationwide.

During the protest, hoodlums attacked and looted public and private properties in Kano, including the newly built Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) Industrial Park, which was also set ablaze.

The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) centre was scheduled for commissioning next week.

Some youths were seen making away with desktop computers, chairs, keyboards, and other appliances from the centre.

The police command in Kano said about 269 suspects were arrested for their involvement in the looting of public properties during the protest. (Channels TV)

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