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| Residents Frustrated as Shops Run Out of Essential Goods in Kano |
Residents of Kano are experiencing a severe shortage of essential food items such as sugar, flour, and seasoning as the #EndBadGovernance protest continues, despite calls for protesters to clear the streets.
Investigations revealed that many local shops in Kano have depleted their stocks as major markets remain closed.
Although the state government has relaxed the curfew for six hours, many areas within the city are still facing a shortage of these basic commodities.
Malam Gambo Mohammed, a shop owner in the Tinshama ward of Nassarawa Local Government, explained that he had to close his shop not out of fear of looting, but because he had run out of stock.
"As you can see, everything is finished here, and I have to lock the shop and pray for the protest to end with positive outcomes. Moreover, I cannot go to the market for fear of being caught up in the protests," he said.
Malam Bello Bashir, a resident of Sharada in the Municipal Local Government Area, said it has been difficult to find flour and sugar for two days without success.
He mentioned that food seasoning and other basic commodities are scarce in the communities.
Reports also indicated that prices for the available commodities have significantly increased.
