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Dadiyata’s disappearance means no hope for justice–CSOs
By Mukhtar Yahya Usman
A coalition of civil society organizations led by The United Front for the Development of Democracy (UDDF) in Kano have called on security agencies, the federal and Kaduna state governments to intensify search for Abubakar Idris (aka Dadiyata) who has been missing since August 2019.
Kano Focus recalls that Dadiyata, a lecturer and social media activist was abducted by gunmen, who drove him away from his residence at Barnawa area of Kaduna state on Friday August 1.
Mr Dadiyata, a supporter of the Kwankwassiya movement and a friend to Abba Kabir Yusuf, Kano governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections–was known for his fierce criticism of Abdullahi Umar Ganduje and Nasir Elrufai, governors of Kano and Kaduna states respectively.
Addressing a news conference in Kano, head of UDDF Ismai’il Auwal said Tuesday October 22, 2019, marked exactly 83 days since Mr Dadiyata was abducted.
“While these were difficult times, the family managed to survive.The family is under so much emotional, psychological and physical stress. The family is dealing with Dadiyata’s absence unsure if he is alive or dead.
“The young man sacrificed everything to make sure his children and wife felt safe, secure and at home getting all their basic needs. His wife and children to this hour, nose pressed to the window looking out and still expecting his return, but to no avail. His kids keep asking their mother where is daddy?,” he said.
The coalition urged the Kaduna state government to intensify efforts in ensuring that the activist is found and released to his family safely.
“As citizens of Nigeria, we have a responsibility to stand up and speak and ask where is Dadiyata? We call on the security parastatals as well as the all the relevant stakeholders, to leave no stone un-turned to ensure his safe return in good condition and health to his family, we urge the Kaduna state government to intensify its effort in ensuring the matter is taken into consideration,” the group said.
The group also called on the federal government fulfill it’s 2015 campaign promise of “ensuring security and securing the country from crime and criminals”, by working towards Mr Dadiyata’s discovery and release.
“Equally, we call the attention of the Federal Government to wade into the matter and take action. Failure to take concrete action on this issue is at the detriment of the hope of the common man, which is justice,” the activists added.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Kano state Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf has urged petroleum marketers to reverse the prices of petroleum goods to its old rate in order to lessen the current hardship experienced by the general public.
KANO FOCUS reports that the appeal is contained in a statement issued by Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the chief press secretary to the governor.
The governor said he is aware that the marketers still had old products in stock that were supposed to be sold at the previous pricing.
“To reduce the needless hardship on the state’s citizens, the marketers should exercise some restraint and quickly reopen all filling stations with available products in stock to sell at the former price.
“As a concerned Governor, I am disheartened to see our dear People of Kano suffering as a result of an unjustified fuel hike, and the situation must be stopped right away,” the governor said.
Kano, according to governor, is the commercial hub for the country’s northern region as well as certain countries in West Africa, and its bustling populace continues to enjoy favorable business conditions.
The Governor urged the good citizens of Kano state to maintain their composure and uphold the law because the government is always prepared to make sure that people are doing their affairs conveniently.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has announced the appointment of Rahila Mukhtar as executive secretary of the Kano State Healthcare Contributory Management Agency (KCHMA).
KANO FOCUS reports that this is contained in a statement by his chief press secretary Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Thursday.
Yusuf also approved the appointment of Garba Bichi as managing director of the Kano State Water Board, Hassan Danbaffa as managing director of the Kano State Road Maintenance Agency (KARMA), Ibrahim Yakubu as managing director of the Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA) and Abdulkadir Abdussalam as the accountant-general.
KANO FOCUS reports that the government said a date for their swearing-in would be announced soon to enable them to assume the new responsibilities.
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Police arrest ninety-six suspects in Kano over attempts to disrupt inauguration activities
Ninety- six suspects were arrested by the Nigeria Police in Kano following alleged attempts to disrupt peace in the state during Monday’s inauguration ceremony.
KANO FOCUS reports that State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Usaini Gumel, who disclosed this at a press conference held at the Command’s Bompai headquarters, Wednesday remarked that the arrest followed a series of crackdowns by his men.
He noted that the suspects, who were picked up differently across the state within the last one week included 56 suspected mobile phone robbers, 17 illicit drug related suspects, and 20 suspects who were arrested on account of attempts to commit violent crimes.
Items recovered from the suspects included five cartons of suspected Tramadol tablets, 83 sachets of suspected Diazepam and 371 pieces of rubber solution, including 12 parcels and 303 wraps of dried leaves.
Other recoveries from the suspects included 157 weapons, four locally made guns, one toy gun and 18 mobile phones as well as 34 ATMs .
He explained that preliminary investigations had led them to conclude that the suspects were saboteurs and sponsored criminals given that they were found with dangerous weapons and were also under the influence of drugs during their arrest
Usaini added that all the suspects would soon be charged to court even as he advised the members of the public to be law abiding.
He insisted that the Police would continue to match its words with actions until all the criminally minded persons in the state repented or decided to leave the state.
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