KANO — Hundreds of protesters continued their demonstrations in Kano on Sunday, persisting in the nationwide outcry against hunger and poor governance.
This wave of protests occurred just hours after President Bola Tinubu addressed the nation, urging the youth to suspend their protests, assuring them that their voices had been heard.
The Kano State government partially lifted its 24-hour curfew, allowing residents a six-hour window (from 8 am to 2 pm) to alleviate the curfew’s impact.
The demonstrators, primarily youths, gathered 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.
Protesters were seen waving Russian flags, expressing a desire for intervention from Russian President Vladimir Putin.
An eyewitness in Bakin Zuwo, Malam Salisu, reported seeing a large group of protesters around 10 am. “They were holding the Russian flag and protesting against issues like insecurity and hardship,” he said.
Another resident, using the handle @Tkr__khalifa on X, posted a video of the protest at Bakin Zuwo. The caption read, “Hunger protest continues in Kano for the fourth day. This follows the hopeless speech by the President of the country.” The protesters were chanting, “koya gyara sai ya sauka,” meaning “whether he adjusts or not, he must go.”
