Social and economic activities are yet to pick up in Kano despite the relaxation of the 24 hour curfew by six hours.
The state government declared 24 hour curfew on Thursday following massive destruction and looking of property by hoodlums after the anti-hunger protests turned into violence.
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The state government on Sunday relaxed the curfew by six hours from 8am to 2pm to enable reside purchase food and other essential commodities.
However, despite the relaxing of the curfew, markets, government offices, shops and banks have remained closed due to fear of hoodlums who engaged in massive looting and destruction of properties on the first day of the protest.
A correspondent of The Punch who monitored the situation in the city observed that the Audu Bako Secretariat which houses most of the ministries was a shadow of itself.
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It was also observed that all the major markets including Singer, Sabon Gari, and Kwari markets have also remained shut.
Similarly, all filling stations within the metropolis were closed while all roads leading to commercial areas were blocked by armed security personnel deployed to the areas.
It was observed that residents have continued to stay indoors while major streets have been deserted.
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Meanwhile, residents of the ancient city had conducted special prayer sessions for peace to prevail in the state.
The prayer sessions were observed in different parts of city where Islamic scholars and other Ulamas prayed for sustenance of peace in the state as well as for God to alleviate the current economic hardship being experienced by the masses across the country.
