Kano governor’s aide relocates to Govt House to avoid arrest
Malam Sanusi Bature, the spokesperson for Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State, says he has been hiding for five days at the Government House, Kano, to avoid police arrest.
Speaking at the PR Nigeria Young Communication Fellowship in Kano, Bature, said that the Inspector General of Police’s Monitoring Team had deployed at least 40 officers to the state to apprehend him.
He said that he sought refuge at the Government House because of its constitutional immunity, which prohibit arrests on the premises without the governor’s explicit authorization.
Bature added that he had also obtained a court order restraining the police from detaining him, which gave him the confidence to attend the event despite the risk.
“For the last five days, I have been in the Government House and could not come out.
“The nature of Kano politics is such that it sometimes feels like a federal versus state conflict. At some point, I have been at the center of such issues.
“There was a petition against me, and the IGP himself is handling it. He sent 40 officers to Kano with the sole aim of arresting me.
“However, I decided to attend this event for three reasons. First, I didn’t want to miss it, even if it meant getting arrested,” the spokesperson for the governor said.
He added: “Second, I have a court order, though it hasn’t been served to the police but is already public. Lastly, I came here prepared to resist arrest if necessary.”
Bature, however, stressed the importance of mentorship in the field of communication, emphasizing that professional training and guidance from mentors can help individuals to excel in media, journalism, and public relations.
“You don’t need to be a graduate of mass communication to succeed in this profession.
“For over 24 years, I have relied on mentors to guide my decisions. Sometimes, I even consult multiple mentors to weigh their opinions before choosing the best path forward,” he said.
