The Kano State Government has called for the immediate arrest of the former National chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje and Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin over alleged incitement of bandits to attack some communities in the state.
The State Commissioner of Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya made the call while addressing newsmen on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting on Friday evening.
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“The Council deliberated extensively over the recent inflammatory statements made by a former Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje and the Deputy Senate President Barau I Jibrin, who alleged that the State is vulnerable to banditry and further announced plans to recruit 12,000 individuals under a proposed religious police outfit named Khairul Nas,” he said.
Recall that the former Governor had recently commented on the security situation in Kano state, describing the Abba led administration as a government which failed to protect Kano residents.
However, the state government has accused Ganduje and deputy senate president Barau Jibrin for making comments which incite bandits to attack some communities in the state.
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“The utterances were inciting, reckless, and capable of undermining the security efforts of Kano State Government and the President Tinubu led administration, which demonstrated genuine concern for the plight of its citizens and had continued to work tirelessly to safeguard their lives and properties across the nation.
According to the commissioner, less than 48 hours after the statement, suspected bandits infiltrated some border communities in the state, raising concerns that the remarks might have been premeditated or linked to the assault.
“Accordingly, the council reaffirmed its appreciation of the Federal Government and security agencies for their ongoing support in the fight against the insecurity and therefore called for the immediate investigation and arrest of the former Governor for attempting to create an illegal militia group,” Waiya said.
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The commissioner therefore urged public figures to avoid statements that could incite unrest and assured citizens of the Government’s commitment to maintaining peace, law, and order across the State.
He added that the council appreciated the efforts of the committee assigned to ensure that allottees of houses in the Kwankwasiyya and Amana Cities occupy their properties or risk revocation of ownership.
“Accordingly, Council appreciated those who complied and ensure that their own houses were occupied in line with the government`s instruction and further reaffirmed that the previously issued December 31st deadline remains in effect,” he added.
