Bello Alhassan, Kaduna
DAILY COURIER – Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has charged members of the judicial committee of inquiry mandated to investigate the mayhem that occurred during the recent nationwide protests against hunger and bad governance not to spare anyone found guilty of the act.
Yusuf made the call shortly after inaugurating the committee to investigate the event that led to the killings of innocent people, looting, and destruction of public and private properties by suspected thugs.
Recall that the nationwide peaceful protests turned violent in parts of the country including Kano where hoodlums hijacked the process and perpetrated mayhem on lives and property.
“Let me use this opportunity to say that we have everything and confidence, we have the courage to do what is right, not minding the consequences.
“I, therefore, on behalf of the government and the good people of the state appeal to you to discharge this responsibility diligently and with honesty as a service to your state and as a service to your nation.
“Things have to change. Invite religious and traditional leaders, and let them also contribute their own contributions; how do we bring moral values back into the minds of good people?
“There are so many people, so many young men that were arrested and even prosecuted. Visit them, and find out from them what motivated them to go wild and steal.
“Don’t spare anyone found guilty, but anyone who is found innocent, please let him go”, the governor said.
The 14-man committee is headed by retired Justice Lawan Wada Mahmoud who, on behalf of members of the body, pledged to work diligently to unravel the real narrative behind the unfortunate event and bring the perpetrators to book.
