October 18, (THEWILL) – Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has commended the political commitment demonstrated by President Bola Tinubu towards securing lives and property of Nigerians.
Yusuf made the commendation on Tuesday while delivering a speech at a hangout with the 222 influential youths who have changed to become good Samaritans in the state.
“I want to use this opportunity to commend President Bola Tinubu for his efforts in ensuring the primary responsibility of government, which is the protection of lives and property of citizens,” he said.
The governor called on the influential youths to live up to expectations and be honest with themselves and the society by becoming law abiding.
He said that the state government would continue to support the Police and other security agencies to enable them to perform optimally.
He, however, warned that anyone of the youths who disregarded law and order would be arrested and prosecuted.
Yusuf described the repentant youths as victims of the personal whims of some desperate politicians who drugged them and used them to achieve their selfish political motives.
He urged them to make use of the opportunities they now have as the state government is going to support them to achieve better life.
“We are satisfied that you have shunned crimes and criminality and have promised to live a good life.
“For those of you who want to go back to school, we will offer you complete scholarship from whatever level you are.
“Those who want skills will be trained under the skill acquisition centres and be given start-up capitals to be self reliant,” he said.
Earlier, the Commissioner of Police in the state,Usaini Gumel, commended the governor for his support to the police in its efforts at providing peaceful atmosphere in the state.
Gumel said that already the police command had submitted a list of requirements to the governor according to the trades the repentant youths had chosen.
“We will continue to be proactive to sustain the ongoing peaceful atmosphere in our areas of supervision for peace, progress and political stability in our state,” he said.
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, commended the Police and other security agencies for their contributions in the ongoing fight against criminal activities in the state.
Bayero said that the professionalism and commitment demonstrated by the Police had helped to improve the security situation in and outside the Kano metropolis.
“I want to use this occasion to specially appreciate the law enforcement agencies; the Nigeria Police, the Navy, the DSS, the Civil Defense Corps and of course other outfits for enhancing the security situation in the state.
“I want to commend all the forces who put their lives on the line to have our people sleep with their two eyes closed
“We will continue to mobilize residents on the need to volunteer credible information on movement of dubious characters for prompt security action,” the Emir added
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