Gov Yusuf charges investigation committee on hunger protest to be diligent
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has charged members of the judicial committee of enquiry on recent hunger protest to be diligent in its assignment.
Yusuf said this 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.
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, let them also give their own contributions;how do we bring back moral values in the minds of good people.
“There are so many people, so many young men that were arrested and even prosecuted. Visit them, 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 was headed by retired Justice Lawan 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.
