Former Kano Deputy Governor Raises Fresh Alarm Over State Situation

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The governorship candidate of the New Democratic Coalition, NDC, in Kano State and former Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has accused Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of failing in his responsibility to safeguard lives and property, alleging that insecurity has deteriorated under the current administration.

Speaking during an interview with BBC Hausa on Sunday, Gwarzo claimed that incidents of killings, kidnappings and attacks by armed criminals have continued across several local government areas in the state.

According to him, communities in Tsanyawa, Shanono and Gwarzo local government areas have repeatedly suffered attacks that led to deaths, destruction of property and abductions.

“In Tsanyawa, several people were killed and their properties taken away. Similar incidents occurred in Shanono and Gwarzo. Armed bandits continue to launch attacks, kill residents and kidnap others, some of whom have remained in captivity for more than six months,” Gwarzo said.

The NDC governorship candidate further alleged that violent crimes have spread beyond rural communities, claiming that a number of people have also been killed in urban parts of Kano in recent weeks.

“Only God knows the number of people who have been killed in the last three weeks. People are being murdered openly. Where is the peace and security?” he queried.

Gwarzo also faulted the state government over the killing of several individuals on the same day the new deputy governor was inaugurated.

“On the day the deputy governor took the oath of office, five people were killed. Another victim died later, bringing the number to six. Where is the security?” he asked.

He equally questioned the effectiveness of the state government’s ‘Kano First’ initiative, insisting that the programme has not resulted in improved security despite official assurances.

“When you come to Kano, you hear that ‘Kano First’ is about unity among leaders, but since it was introduced, insecurity has continued to deteriorate,” he said.

Gwarzo maintained that the present administration has not fulfilled its promise of guaranteeing peace and security across Kano State.

The Kano State Government had not officially reacted to the allegations as of the time this report was filed.

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