Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano has vowed to take drastic measures against the resurgence of thuggery in the state capital while accusing opposition parties of sponsoring civic unrest and political instability in Kano.
Recently, Kano has experienced frequent attacks by Yandaba (thugs) in the city centre, resulting in numerous innocent people being killed or seriously injured. These heinous crimes have also disrupted commercial activities, bringing them to a standstill.
Speaking at the State House on Wednesday, Governor Yusuf accused opposition parties of being behind the unrest. He pledged to implement stringent measures to end the resurgence of thuggery.
The governor stated that intelligence reports had exposed the involvement of opposition party leaders in sponsoring these activities. He alleged that elements within the opposition, uncomfortable with the state’s steady progress, peace, and stability, were orchestrating needless crises to provoke instability.
Governor Yusuf reassured the public of his administration’s determination to tackle these challenges head-on, emphasising that the government would no longer tolerate any attempts to undermine peace and tranquillity in the state.
In a statement, the governor affirmed his administration’s commitment to working with all security agencies in Kano to curb the excesses of criminal elements.
As part of the effort to address these issues, Governor Yusuf announced plans to reopen the state-owned Reformatory Centre in Kiru Local Government Area. This initiative aims to rehabilitate individuals and combat drug abuse in the state.
During Wednesday’s council meeting, the governor also outlined plans to inaugurate the newly constituted 46-member Shura Consultative Council, composed of renowned Islamic scholars, members of the academic community, and other key stakeholders.
To tackle unemployment, Governor Yusuf expressed his commitment to launching extensive youth empowerment initiatives in the coming year. The programmes are aimed at ensuring that a significant percentage of youths become self-reliant.
‘Opposition behind resurgence of violence in Kano’ – Gov Yusuf