Operatives of the Department of State Security DSS have arrested the Chairmen of Gwarzo and Kano Municipal local governments, Bashir Abdullahi Kutama and Faizu Alfindiki respectively, over alleged use of highly armed political thugs in the state which resulted in a recent clash between supporters of two gubernatorial aspirants.
Recall that no fewer than four persons were killed while several others were injured recently during the inauguration of elected officials of the APC for Kano Southern Senatorial zone in Rano by
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje.
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A reliable source at the DSS State command, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the arrest of the two local governments chairmen.
“Yes, they have arrested Faizu Alfindiki, the Chairman of Kano Municipal and Bashir Abdullahi Kutama, Chairman of Gwarzo Local Governments, over allegations of sponsoring highly placed political thuggery in the state, culminating to attacks and subsequent killings.
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“The DSS has also placed Khalid Ishaq Diso, Chairman of Gwale Local Government, wanted on the same allegations, while one Dr Sabiu, an SSA to the Governor, was also arrested by the Security on the same allegations.
According to the source, the dio were now currently at the Service Office undergoing interrogation.
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The DSS personnel, who frowned at the growing political thuggery in Kano, resulting in killings, warned that anybody found behind it would not be spared.
“The DSS has commenced serious moves to check the ugly trend which if allowed to continue could set Kano ablaze even before the commencement of the 2023 general election,” the source added.(End).
