The Kano State Government has officially demanded the immediate arrest and investigation of former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje for what it describes as dangerous and inflammatory comments that threaten public order in the state.
Security Council Takes Strong Stance
This decisive position emerged following an extensive review of Ganduje's recent statements during the state executive council meeting held on Friday. Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Wayya, addressed journalists after the crucial meeting, revealing that the council had thoroughly examined the former governor's comments on Kano's security situation.
The council concluded that Ganduje's remarks represented a deliberate attempt to stir tension and create unnecessary fear among residents, potentially undermining the significant progress made in safeguarding communities across the state.
Suspicious Timing of Bandit Incursion
Commissioner Wayya disclosed a particularly alarming detail that raised serious concerns among cabinet members. Suspected bandits launched an incursion into border communities less than 48 hours after Ganduje made his controversial statements.
The council viewed this timing as highly suspicious and indicated it raised legitimate questions about whether the comments were connected to the subsequent attack. This connection prompted the government to take the strong position of calling for Ganduje's arrest.
The commissioner specifically referenced Ganduje's comments about the state being vulnerable to banditry and his announcement of plans to recruit 12,000 individuals under a proposed religious police outfit named Khairul Nas. The council deemed these statements reckless and capable of undermining security efforts at both state and federal levels.
Major Project Approvals Amid Security Concerns
Despite the security concerns, the state executive council demonstrated its commitment to development by approving substantial funding for key projects. The council greenlit N54,798,217,384.19 for new initiatives, including the establishment of an emergency operations centre at the Government House in Kano.
Wayya emphasized that the council had renewed its appreciation to the federal government and security agencies for their continued support in ongoing counter-banditry operations across the state.
The commissioner urged all public figures to exercise restraint and refrain from comments that could inflame tensions during this sensitive period. He reassured Kano residents that the government remains fully committed to maintaining peace and protecting citizens across all localities.
The council's resolution specifically called on security agencies to open a comprehensive investigation into the former governor and to arrest him for what they perceive as an attempt to form an illegal militia through the proposed religious police outfit.
