Governor Ganduje Calls For Calm After Angry Youths Clashed With Hisbah In Kano

Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has asked people to remain calm and not do anything that will jeopardize the peace enjoyed in the state.

The Governor made the call in a statement issued by the commissioner for Information, Malam Muhammad Garba after a clash between angry youths and personnel of Kano state Hisbah board in Sabon Gari area on Tuesday night.

He warned residents against camouflaging under the situation to perpetrate violence capable of throwing the state into chaos, adding that people in the state, especially youth must work towards maintaining the harmonious and peaceful coexistence between the diverse ethnic nationalities living in Kano.

Governor Ganduje appealed for synergy between various arms of security in the state and apprised that security operatives would not shy away from confronting threats to peace, law and order even if it means taking hard decisions that will better common good and public interest.

‘’As a government working for the peace, security, unity and progress of the state, we will not toy with our constitutional and statutory responsibility,’’ the statement added.

While the statement maintained that government, security agencies and people of conscience would continue to work for peace, law, and order, it also called security operatives to always be civil in the discharge of their responsibilties.

It further appealed to the people to be law abiding and support security agencies in maintaining the prevailing peace in the state.