The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II has called for calm following the unfortunate looting and vandalisation of pubic and private properties in the state during the nationwide protest demanding end to bad governance.
The Emir stated this while addressing newsmen on Friday where he called on the youths to desist from looting and vandalisation of property, saying such was not in the interest of the people and the state.
He lamented over the loss of lives, destruction of the Kano Printing Press and the ICT Hub of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) due to be commissioned next week.
“Those youths that were killed are our children, the property destroyed belongs to us and we are the victims of all the losses encountered.
“The Kano Printing Press that was burnt down belongs to the people of Kano and money to be used in human development projects and will now have to be diverted for its repairs.
“The multi-million naira ICT Hub of the Nigerian Communication Commission that was vandalised is due to be commissioned next week by the Minister. This is a federal government project that will benefit the youths of Kano on computer appreciation and others.
“It has now been vandalised and looted and this is not in the interest of the people of Kano,” Emir Sanusi said.
He further called on the public to avoid buying stolen goods while asking those who bring them to return them to where they were looted.
He finally prayed for the repose of the souls of those that lost their lives and property to the protests.