Tinubu’s ally, Baffa Babba Dan Agundi, accused of leading thugs for distructions in Kano
…… NCC facility, State High Court, Scholarship Board, State Printing Press, Supermarkets/Stores and private residences were distroyed and looted on the orders of Dan’agundi
Concerned citizens in Kano have accused Baffa Babba Dan Agundi, a prominent ally of President Bola Tinubu and a staunch supporter of former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, of leading a group of thugs to disrupt a peaceful protest in the city on Thursdsy 1st August, 2024.
Dan’agundi was the Director in charge of Tunibu’s support groups in northwest and a former state assembly member.
You may recalled that Baffa Babba Dan’agundi a long with his elder brother, Aminu Babba Dan’agundi (who was deposed twice out of his titles of Sarkin Dawaki Mai Tuta and Sarkin Dawaki Babba respectively) were arrested in 2007 in relation to the death of Late Hajiya Sa’adatu Rimi, the wife of first civilian Governor of Kano State Late Alhaji Abubakar Rimi.
The duo were later discharged by the court, but the murder case of Late Saadatu Rimi remained inconclusive till date as her two brothers, Sambo and Bamanga have resigned to fate for securing justice for thier beloved sister.
The protesters had gathered to voice their grievances against the government, but the demonstration took a violent turn when Dan Agundi, a public servant, allegedly arrived with a group of hoodlums.
Witnesses claim that the protesters’ peaceful assembly was abruptly interrupted by the group, leading to chaos and violence.
The concerned citizens have also criticized the Kano Commissioner of Police, accusing him of granting Dan Agundi permission to lead the protesters despite being aware that the demonstration was directed against the federal government.
This decision has raised questions about the impartiality and judgment of the police in handling public demonstrations.
Earlier, Dan Agundi was quoted saying that he was leading the protesters to the palace of Emir Aminu Bayero to lodge a complaint, which they hoped would be forwarded to President Tinubu.
He reportedly assured the crowd that the protest would proceed regardless of the weather, emphasizing their determination to make their voices heard.
Eyewitnesses reported seeing Dan Agundi among the protesters, surrounded by the alleged hoodlums, who disrupted the peaceful demonstration.
The incident has sparked widespread condemnation from concerned citizens, who argue that the actions of Dan Agundi and his group undermined the rights of the protesters to express their opinions peacefully.
As the situation develops, the public is calling for a thorough investigation into the events that transpired and for those responsible for the violence to be held accountable.
The involvement of a public servant in such actions has further fueled the controversy, raising concerns about the integrity of the government and its representatives.
Baffa Babba Dan’agundi, who was recently appointed as the CEO of a Federal Agency ( National Productivity Centre) was sighted in a viral video making utterances and his plans to create chaos in Kano.
The Kano concerned citizens through thier Spokesman Comrade Ghali Aliyu Bala Dantata, called on the Amnesty International and other human right organizations to file for the prosecution of Baffa Dan’agundi and charge him culpable homiside.
