KANO — Rising from it 34th State Executive Council meeting, the Kano State government has called for the immediate arrest of the former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje for what it described as inciting statement and attempting to create an illegal militia group in the state.
The State’s Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya who made the call while speaking on behalf of government on the outcome of the 34th State Executive Council meeting,
Waiya said the former governor should be investigated to unravel his linkage with incidents of insecurity recorded in some parts of the state.
He urged public figures to avoid statements that could incite unrest while assuring citizens of the government’s commitment to maintaining peace, law, and order across the State.
According to him, “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.
“Council noted that 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. That, 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.
“It 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,” Waiya however stated.
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