The Kano state police command has confirmed arresting 326 suspected looters during Thursday’s end bad governance protest in the state and has announced that they are going to be prosecuted. This was stated by the Kano Police Commissioner Salman Dogo at an emergency press conference at the command on Friday. The CP also called on parents and guardians as well as law abiding citizens to return looted properties they see with their wards voluntarily to the nearest police station. He further warns against spreading of fake news and hate speeches capable of inciting violence and affecting the general security situation…
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The Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II has called for calm following the unfortunate looting and vandalization of both pubic and private properties in the state during the nationwide end bad governance protest. The Emir addressed newsmen Friday evening calling on the youths to desist from looting and vandalization of property saying it is 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 NCC due to be commissioned next week. “Those youths that were killed are our children, the property…
Sen. Sani Musa, Chairman of the Senate, Committee on Finance has made an impassioned appeal for peace and dialogue amidst the ongoing protests in Nigeria. This is contained in a statement issued by himself and made available to newsmen in Kano. As the protests enter their second day, Senator Musa urged leaders and organizers to prioritize the country’s welfare and call off the protest to prevent further bloodshed, loss of lives, and property destruction. He emphasized that violence only deepens wounds and hinders constructive conversation and mutual understanding, which are essential for resolving differences and building a better future. Senator…
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC)has called on protesters to maintain peace and avoid the destruction of properties amid growing concerns that the demonstrations have been hijacked by criminal elements and political actors with nefarious intentions. In a statement signed by Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, Executive Director of CISLAC, the organization expressed deep concern over the deteriorating security situation and the influence of non-state actors in several states, including Kano. “The situation, observed through CISLAC’s situation room, indicates that security operatives are being influenced by political interference linked to local rivalries, leading to inadequate protection of peaceful protesters. “The peaceful…
The Katsina Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), has vowed to deal decisively with any criminal, caught in the state during the planned nationwide protest. Mr Jamilu Indabawa, the NSCDC Commandant in the state made this known while briefing newsmen in Katsina on Wednesday, regarding their preparations. According to him, it had become necessary for all right thinking Nigerians to take note of the country’s current socio-economic, security and political situations. “The serious situation has led to the planned nationwide protest. Hence the need for all to work towards ensuring a better tomorrow for the people…
The Kano state Governor Abba Yusuf has announced the imposition of a 24-hour curfew in the state following the breakdown of law and order that resulted from looting and destruction of property perpetrated by hoodlums who took advantage of the 1st August peaceful protest in the state The governor made the announcement to newsmen at a press conference on Thursday after emerging from an emergency council meeting. “While I commend the vast majority of peaceful protesters who stated their concerns responsibly, it is however, regrettable to say that, the whole protest that was meant to be a demonstration of democratic…
The Kano state commissioner for Planning and Budget has has issued clarification on the misinformation that the state government had spent N10 Billion on the purchase of furniture. Earlier, media reports have gone viral that the Kano state government had spent N10 Billion of furniture, a story that had generated a lot of questions The commissioner responded to questions from newsmen in Kano at a press conference on Wednesday where he mentioned that the figure was erroneously cartegorised as purchase of furnitures and fittings instead of settlement of liabilities of local contractors domiciled in the ministry of finance. “You may…
The Coalition of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Movements has called on the Nigerian youth to shun the planned nationwide planned protest. The Coalition led by its Chairman in Kano, Adamu Unguwargini made the call at a press conference on Tuesday urging the youths to avoid the end bad governance protest. Adamu explained that the reason of the APC youth declaration is that history has shown that even well-intentioned protests have often not resulted in the desired outcomes. He gave instances where protests have led to further instability and suffering giving example of countries like Sudan, Libya and recently…
Mobilizers of the nationwide planned protest against bad governance have unmasked their faces in Kano reading out directives and demands for the 1st August, 2023 action. A coalition made up of several civil society organizations named Nigeria Patriotic Front Movement (NPFM), Northern Chapter, and led by Anas Adamu is made up of 13 organizations. At a press conference, Tuesday evening in Kano, the group issued a communique declaring their intention to hold the protest as planned. In the communique, they also listed their demands to the Nigerian government that include reducing the pump price of petrol to between N160 to…
Senator Sani Musa, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to allow the sale of crude oil to local refineries in Nigeria using Naira. Musa in a telephone interview with newsmen on Wednesday said that the move is seen as a significant step towards economic self-sufficiency and stability. By conducting transactions in the local currency, the policy strengthens the Naira, reduces dependence on foreign exchange, and increases efficiency in local refineries. This is expected to boost domestic production, ensuring a consistent and affordable supply of refined petroleum products for Nigerians. Senator Musa hopes…