Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has announced the easing of lockdown in Kano ofr Monday and Thursday for people to shop for Ramadan.

The governor’s spokesperson, Salihu Yakasai, in a brief statement said during the period, movement of persons in the state would be limited to 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

He also said during the period wearing of face mask in public will be mandatory. He advised people to observe personal hygiene and maintain social distance to prevent the spread of the disease.

The Kano governor’s directive contradicts that issued by President Muhammadu Buhari four days ago.

During his broadcast on Monday, the president ordered a ‘total lockdown’ of Kano.

“With regards to Kano, I have directed the enforcement of a total lockdown for a period of two weeks effective immediately. The Federal Government shall deploy all the necessary human, material and technical resources to support the State in controlling and containing the pandemic and preventing the risk of further spread to neighboring States,” the president said as he was reported by Premium Times.

In his statement on Saturday, Mr Yakasai did not indicate if Governor Ganduje discussed with the president before amending the lockdown in Kano