KANO: Gov Yusuf begins probe of political violence, public assets abuses, missing persons

*Says decision in Kano interest, non-politucal

*Insists political violence major setback to democracy

By KEMI KASUMU

Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has inaugurated two judicial commissions of inquiry into cases of misappropriation of public properties, political violence and missing persons between 2015 to 2023.

Inaugurating members of the commissions on Thursday 4th April 2024, Governor Yusuf vowed to bring anyone found wanting to book.

In a statement issued by his Spokesman Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Governor reminded that investigating the misappropriation of the public asset was part of his inaugural speech wherein he pledged to unravel, while saying that he would also prosecute those behind cases of political violence recorded in the state.

He said, “Political violence is a major set back to democracy worldwide. It leads to lost of lives and property as well as mistrust on the part of the people and those in power.

“The disturbing cases of Political killings especially in 2023 must not be swept under the carpet, this is to ensure we prevent future occurrences”.

The first Commission under Justice Zuwaira Yusuf will look into cases of Political violence and missing persons from 2015-2023.

“We expect them to unravel the criminal network involved and unmask the sponsors to face justice. Find its root causes and find out where violence is associated with 2015, 2019 and 2013”.

Inaugurating the second Commission of inquiry under Justice Faruk Lawan, Governor Abba Yusuf gave it the mandate of inquiry into cases of misappropriation of public properties and assets.

He charged Justice Lawan and his Commission’s members not to relent at identifying cases of misappropriation of public properties and assets, especially by the last administration, within and outside the state.

He, however, emphasized that this move was neither political nor targeted at any individual but a move with the mandate of the people of Kano State.

The governor charged both probe panels not to compromise their stands but remain faithful to their oaths and the people of Kano at large and ensure justice for the state.

He added that selection of members into the two commissions and its leaders was a careful and thorough task and, then, expressed confidence that they would deliver as expected.

“We went through your records and we couldn’t find any of you wanting. We believe in you and we expect your full reports in 3 months time,” he said.