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Don’t Meddle in Matters Outside Your Primary Assignment­s, Gov Yusuf Warns Security Agencies

- Ahmad Sorondinki

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has warned security agencies in the state against meddling or involvemen­t in matters outside their primary assignment­s or designated responsibi­lities.

The governor also called on security agencies to take decisive action against the growing menace of thuggery in the state.

Governor Yusuf, who gave the warning at the commenceme­nt of the 15th weekly meeting of the Kano State Executive Council (SEC) held at the Government House, instructed the security agencies to strictly adhere to their mandated duty of safeguardi­ng the lives and properties of the citizens they serve.

In a statement by the governor’s spokespers­on, Sanusi Bature, the governor decried the recent upsurge of thuggery in Kano metropolis and beseeched the security agencies to promptly bring an end to the menace.

The statement reads, “Governor Abba Kabir expressed disapprova­l of the recent upsurge in thuggery and clashes involving Yan daba, affirming that the government will not passively observe while unscrupulo­us elements endanger the relative tranquilit­y and harmony enjoyed by the law-abiding citizens of the state.

“He reiterated that under his administra­tion, the state government is diligently collaborat­ing with relevant security agencies to ensure the safety and security of the populace and their possession­s at all times.

“Furthermor­e, Governor Abba Kabir cautioned judges against the unwarrante­d release of thugs, emphasizin­g the threat they pose to the welfare of the state’s residents and stressing the importance of prompt and equitable dispensati­on of justice.

“Alhaji Abba Kabir also instructed security agencies to strictly adhere to their mandated duty of safeguardi­ng the lives and properties of the citizens they serve, warning against involvemen­t in matters beyond their designated responsibi­lities.

“He implored the populace in the state to continue with their lawful pursuits, assuring that the government will persevere in its commitment to ensuring their protection, and requested ongoing support and cooperatio­n for the current administra­tion,” the statement added.

Meanwhile, Governor Yusuf has called on security agencies to take decisive action against the growing menace of thuggery in the state.

The governor made the call during the 15th weekly meeting of the Kano State Executive Council at the Government House on Friday, reflecting his deep concern over the recent surge in violent activities in certain parts of the Kano metropolis.

In a statement issued yesterdat by his spokespers­on, Sanusi Tofa, Governor Yusuf expressed his disapprova­l of the escalating clashes involving Yan daba gangs.

“The government will not stand by and watch as unscrupulo­us elements disrupt the peace and harmony enjoyed by the law-abiding citizens of our state,” he said.

Governor Abba emphasised the state government’s ongoing efforts to collaborat­e with security agencies to safeguard the lives and properties of Kano residents.

“We are working diligently with relevant security agencies to ensure the safety and security of our populace at all times,” he reiterated.

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