Nigeria, May 15 -- Kano traders have devised a way to beat the lockdown imposed by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje to check the spread of the novel coronavirus in the state.

The traders, mostly from Kantin Kwari textile market and Kofar Wambai Blouse market,have relocated to residential areas in Fagge where they are now doing businesses in disregard for physical distancing rules and causing traffic gridlock in the area.

Governor Ganduje had on May 2 announced the easing of the lockdown, allowing some markets to open on Monday and Thursday so that residents can buy Ramadan food items.

The governor said movement of persons would be limited to 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the days and only vegetables markets and abattoir are allowed to open.

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