August 02, (THEWILL) – The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has condemned the mayhem perpetrated by hoodlums on the first day of the anti-hunger protest that took place in the state on Thursday, describing it as a sad development.
“Yesterday was a sad day for the people of Kano when hoodlums hijacked the protest against hunger and economic hardship in the country and perpetrated mayhem in our dear state.
“They indulged in arson and wanton looting of properties and attacked innocent people, despite the warning and advice by experts and leaders against such actions during the protest,” Sanusi said.
He particularly bemoaned the ransacking and looting of the Digital Industrial Park of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in Kano and the Kano Printing Press by the hoodlums, describing the actions as unfortunate.
He said it was particularly sad that the hoodlums looted the fittings of the NCC Industrial Park just a few days before its commissioning by the Minister of Communications.
The Emir lamented that the North and Kano, in particular, were the most affected by the negative consequences of the nationwide protest, urging the people of the state not to indulge in the uprising again.
He also urged parents, guardians, community leaders and other stakeholders to prevail on their people not to embark on the protest again so as to avoid a repeat of Thursday’s nasty experience.
He sympathised with those who lost their loved ones and properties during the mayhem and prayed to Allah to give them the fortitude to bear the losses. He also wished those who got injured a speedy recovery.
He said Kano had experienced more difficult times before and survived them, urging the people to persevere over this one and move on.
Sanusi also charged them to comply with the 24-hour curfew imposed on the state by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf so as to prevent a repeat of the mayhem and protect lives and property.
Abdullahi Yusuf is a seasoned journalist, communicator and was previously the Deputy Editor-In-Chief and Zonal Manager, News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, Jos, where he retired on December 15, 2021
