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Court restrains IGP, CP from arresting Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
A Kano High Court, presided over by Justice Sanusi Ado Ma’aji, has issued an interim order restraining the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kano State Commissioner of Police (CP), and others from inviting, arresting, or harassing the Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado.
KANO FOCUS reports that the plaintiffs in the suit include the Kano State Attorney General, the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, and Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado, while the defendants are the Nigerian Police Force, the IGP, the AIG Zone One, the Kano Commissioner of Police, ASP Ahmed Bello, and Bala Muhammad Inuwa.
Justice Ma’aji granted the order after an ex parte motion was filed by the plaintiffs.
The court order reads: “An Order of Interim Injunction is hereby granted restraining the Defendants/Respondents, either by themselves, their agents, officers, privies, representatives, or assigns, from further inviting, arresting, detaining, or harassing the officers of the 2nd Plaintiffs/Applicants or interfering with the 2nd and 3rd Plaintiffs/Applicants’ rights in relation to this suit, including compelling him to attend their office in Abuja or any other location in the country on 27th January 2025 or any other subsequent date, pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice.”
“An Order of Interim Injunction is hereby granted restraining the Defendants/Respondents from taking any further steps in connection with the matter and directing all parties to maintain status quo ante bellum or stay all actions pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice.”
The court also granted leave for the plaintiffs to serve the originating summons on some of the defendants outside the court’s jurisdiction at the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters in Abuja.
The court further appointed Red Star Express Plc., Courier Services, as a special bailiff to deliver the originating processes and subsequent court documents to the concerned defendants in Abuja.
The case was adjourned to 10th February 2025 for the hearing of the motion on notice.
KANO FOCUS reports that the restraining order follows a reported attempt by police operatives to arrest Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado in connection with an investigation into the alleged diversion of N4 billion by the former Managing Director of the Kano Agricultural Supply Company Limited (KASCO), Bala Muhammad Inuwa.
The anti-graft boss had earlier been granted bail but was directed to report to the police headquarters in Abuja on Monday, 27th January 2025, for further questioning.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday received a delegation from the Association of Kano Business Community at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, during a thank-you visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
KANO FOCUS reports that the delegation expressed appreciation to the Federal Government for its support to traders and other victims affected by the recent fire incident that razed several sections of the popular Singer Market in Kano.
Speaking during the meeting, the Vice President reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to collaborating with the Kano State Government and relevant agencies to prevent a recurrence of fire outbreaks in markets across the state.
He assured the delegation that President Tinubu has the interests of Kano people at heart, noting that the N5 billion approved as immediate relief for victims was based on the findings of a preliminary assessment of the damage caused by the inferno.
Shettima reiterated that the Federal Government would continue to support efforts aimed at restoring commercial activities and strengthening safety measures in markets to protect lives and property.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Government has inaugurated a 23-member committee to oversee the transparent and equitable distribution of financial assistance and relief materials to victims of the recent Singer Market fire disaster.
KANO FOCUS reports that the inauguration was carried out on behalf of the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Faruq Ibrahim, who chairs the committee. The event was presided over by the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude.
According to the Attorney-General, the committee comprises representatives from key government agencies, security services, the Kano Emirate Council, religious leaders, and affected traders.
He said the panel’s mandate includes assessing the extent of losses, verifying genuine victims, ensuring timely distribution of support, and recommending measures to prevent future fire incidents.
The intervention follows support approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as well as contributions from the APC Governors Forum. It also comes in addition to earlier assistance provided by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the Deputy Senate President, Barau I. Jibrin.
The state government reaffirmed its commitment to supporting victims of the disaster and restoring commercial activities at Singer Market.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Government has announced Saturday, March 1, 2026, as the commencement date for the Eid-el-Fitr break for all public and private primary and post-primary schools in the state.
KANO FOCUS reports that the announcement, contained in the approved 2025/2026 academic calendar, applies to both day and boarding schools across the state.
According to a statement issued by the Director of Public Enlightenment, Musbahu Aminu Yakasai, parents and guardians of pupils and students in boarding schools are expected to convey their wards home by the early hours of Friday, February 28, 2026.
The statement further explained that boarding school students are to resume on Sunday, March 22, 2026, while day students are to resume on Monday, March 23, 2026.
It added that the second term will continue from Sunday, March 22, 2026, and end on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
The government directed all public and private schools in the state to comply strictly with the directive, warning that non-compliance would be treated as a breach of government instructions.
The Commissioner for Education, Ali Haruna Abubakar Makoda, urged parents and guardians to ensure full compliance with the approved resumption dates.
He appreciated parents and residents of the state for their continued cooperation and support to the ministry, and wished pupils and students a successful completion of the Ramadan fast and hitch-free Sallah celebrations.
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