#EndBadGovernance: BUK suspends academic activities

Bayero University, Kano has suspended academic activities pending the return of normalcy after the #EndBadGovernance protest.

The university’s spokesperson, Lamara Garba, disclosed this in a statement on Monday.

Mr Garba said the vice chancellor commended members of the university community for maintaining a peaceful atmosphere on the campuses.

“After a careful review of the situation in Kano State as a result of the National Protest, the University Management has directed that all scheduled lectures should be suspended forthwith,” the statement stated.

Mr Lamara said all academic and administrative activities will resume fully as soon as normalcy returns.

“Students residing on the campuses are advised to continue to remain calm and law abiding, as adequate arrangements have been put in place to ensure their safety.

“The Management in particular, is concerned with the safety of lives and property and, therefore, enjoins the members of the University community to continue to be cautious about their movements outside the campuses in order to avoid exposure to any possible danger, the university cautioned members of its community.

Violent protest in Kano

The #EndBadGovernance protesters have left the streets in Kano State after the demonstration was marred by wanton looting and destruction of properties.

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However, after the peaceful protesters withdrew from the streets, some hoodlums continued to loot stores and residential areas.

On Saturday, the state government relaxed the 24-hour curfew it imposed to stop violence and criminality.

The government’s spokesperson, Halilu Dantiye, also on Sunday said the curfew was further relaxed from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in subsequent days.