Following the breakdown of law and order after the announcement of the presidential election, Niger state Governor, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu has announced restriction of movement in Niger State.
The curfew is from 6pm to 8am and five local government areas which include Minna, Bida, Mokwa, Kontagora and Suleja in the state are affected.
The Governor who spoke through his Secretary to State Government of Niger State, Saidu Ndako Kpaki said the victory of Muhammadu Buhari should be celebrated and not marred by civil unrest.
Aliyu added that the state government will do everything within its powers to maintain law and order adding that the beauty of democracy is to respect the rule of law.
“I call on all Nigerlites to eschew violence. For me, the victory of the All Progressive Congress (AP) candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari and other candidates if the National Assembly in Niger state should be celebrated and not desecrated by violence. We must understand that our democracy has thrived and Nigeria as a country must remain an indivisible entity with common interest and articulated developmental aspiration”.
Minna and other cities in Niger state went agog before INEC’s announcement of Buhari’s victory as youths, party members and supporters took over the streets to jubilate over the victory of General Muhammdu Buhari, the All Progressives Congress Presidential candidate at last Saturday elections. No sooner after the Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and returning officer for the Presidential election, Professor Attahiru Jega adjourned the sitting for the collation of result by 6pm for the results of Borno State election that the youths took to the streets.
In a what was like an instantaneous reaction, horn blaring cars and motorcycles with jubilating youth took to the streets and within a twinkle of an eye a large convoy of brooms waving, APC flag, Buhari’s banners and posters took over the streets.
Roads were blocked and most people were prevented from moving as the jubilating team took over the roads, thereby causing a serious traffic gridlock on major roads in the cities.
