By Joy Omagha Idam
The Kano State Governor’s Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, while addressing the media on the aftermath of the protest has disassociated itself from Protesters who were seen flying the Russian Flag, “we are all aware of the recent unfortunate incident where some hoodlums disrupted a peaceful protest in Kano, leading to vandalising of public and private properties, as well as the maiming, injuring, and killing of innocent citizens in Kano State”.
His Excellency Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf regrets the unfortunate inconveniences caused by some unpatriotic politicians who are determined to create chaos in the state for their selfish interests.
“Governor Yusuf wishes to state clearly that anyone found undermining the peace and stability of the state will be dealt with appropriately in accordance with the law”.
He assured residents of Kano that “while the government continues to monitor the situation closely, it is important to note that Kano is gradually returning to normalcy”.
“However, we will not take anything for granted, as the government remains proactive on matters related to the security and securing of lives and properties of its citizens.
As such, the government has decided to communicate the following to the general public:
- The prosecution of over 600 suspected hoodlums who were sponsored to disrupt the peaceful protest in Kano started today.
- The governor of Kano State has directed the resumption of various entrepreneurship and skills acquisition centers and training institutes, which will enroll thousands of our youth to make them self-reliant.
- The state reformatory institute in Kiru has been renovated to full capacity and will begin enrolling youth affected by the menace of drug abuse in no distant time.
- In response to numerous calls from well-meaning Nigerians, including the international community, human rights organizations, civil society, traditional and religious leaders, the governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has decided to establish an independent commission of inquiry to investigate the killings and destruction of public and private properties in Kano State.
- We urge the good people of Kano to support this decision by providing useful information to the commission of inquiry, which will be announced as soon as possible.
- Finally, we wish to make it clear that Kano State Government under the able leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has no direct or indirect relationship with any protesters especially those carraying the flags of any foriegn country.
Thank You and God Bless