Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has ordered security agencies to immediately investigate and arrest those involved in turning the peaceful protest into violence and the sponsors in Kano State.
He gave the order when he received written grievances from the leaders of the Coalition of Civil Society and Non-governmental Organizations at Government House on Thursday.
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This was made known in a statement by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sanusi Dawakin Tofa on Thursday.
The Governor expressed his disappointment over reports that certain individuals, described as enemies of Kano State, had hired thugs within and from neighboring states to disrupt the initially planned peaceful protest, causing chaos and unrest in one of the most peaceful states in the country.
“We are aware that unpatriotic politicians from the opposition party have sponsored thugs, who are on a rampage, looting and destroying properties of innocent citizens
The governor also expressed his appreciation for the orderly manner in which the protesters conducted themselves and their decision to use peaceful and proper channels to voice their concerns.
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Governor Yusuf assured the leaders that he would promptly lead a powerful delegation from the state to present the grievances of the people to President Bola Tinubu, pending the Presidency’s response.
He also urged the leaders of the peaceful protest to continue educating the public on the importance of peaceful coexistence and using appropriate channels to voice their concerns, to ensure stability and harmony.
Governor Yusuf highlighted the efforts of his administration in mitigating the economic hardships caused by the removal of fuel subsidies, including various palliatives and empowerment initiatives.
Three leaders of the protesters, Abulmajid Yakubu, Malam Abubakar Ali, and Barrister Amina Bello spoke during the presentation of the letter.
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They conveyed the grievances of the state’s residents regarding the economic difficulties facing the nation, which have made life challenging for many Nigerians.
They called for adjustments to the Federal Government’s economic policies to improve the quality of life for Nigerians.
