Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Sadiq Gentle, a Senior Special Reporter attached to the Kano State Ministry of History and Culture, who died from injuries sustained in a recent brutal attack by suspected hoodlums.
In a condolence message issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf described the late Gentle as “a dedicated and patriotic social media professional” whose violent death has cast a dark cloud over the state government and the media community.
“The news of the death of Malam Sadiq Gentle hit me with deep sadness and anguish,” the Governor said.
“He was not only a devoted public servant, but also a man of peace and integrity, who served the state with utmost dedication. His gruesome murder is a tragedy and an affront to our collective humanity.”
Governor Yusuf condemned the killing in the strongest terms, describing it as “heinous, barbaric, and utterly unacceptable.”
The Governor also extended heartfelt condolences to Gentle’s family, friends, and professional colleagues, assuring them that the Kano State Government stands in solidarity with them during this difficult time.
The Governor directed security agencies to swing into action and fishout those involved in his murder immediately.
Weekenders magazine sympathies with the governor and people of Kano State.
Weekenders magazine sympathies with the governor and people of Kano State.