Breaking: Outrage as Hoodlum Kill Kano Governor's Aide With Machete
- Kano governor Abba Kabir Yusuf's senior special reporter in the Ministry of History and Culture, Sadiq Gentle, was murdered
- The governor's aide was reportedly attacked by some hoodlums with machetes and died at the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital after sustaining injuries
- Governor Yusuf condemned the incident and ordered the security agencies to step in and fish out the perpetrators
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Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano's senior special reporter at the Ministry of History and Culture, Sadiq Gentle, has lost his life after sustaining injuries when he was violently attacked by some suspected hoodlums.
It was learnt that the governor's aide died on Thursday morning, August 7, at the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, days after he was attacked with machetes at his residence in Kano.
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Governor Yusuf has taken a major action as he directed the security agencies to step into the matter and fish out the perpetrators immediately.
Kano governor speaks on murder of aide
Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the spokesperson to the governor, in a condolence message on behalf of Yusuf, described the deceased as a patriotic and dedicated social media professional whose sudden death has brought a dark cloud upon the state government and the media community.
Tofa noted that the news of Gentle's death hit him with anguish and sadness. The late governor's aide was then described as a devoted public servant who served the state with the utmost dedication. While Gentle's murder was described as a "tragedy and an affront to our collective humanity,” he was referred to as "a man of peace and integrity."
In strong words, the governor condemned the killing of Gentle and extended his condolences to the family, friends and relations of the deceased.
Governor Yusuf's commissioner resigns
Gentle's death came the day after Alhaji Ibrahim Ali Namadi, the commissioner for transportation in Kano, announced his resignation from Governor Yusuf's administration, citing public concerns over his alleged involvement in the bail of a suspected drug dealer, Sulaiman Aminu Danwawu.
The report indicated that Namadi's resignation came after the governor received the report of the investigating committee that probed his involvement in the controversial bail of Danwawu. The development was considered a major step in the government's commitment to transparency, integrity and public accountability.
Namadi's resignation was disclosed in a statement signed by Governor Yusuf's spokesperson, Tofa, on Wednesday morning, August 6, stating that the commissioner's action was based on the overriding interest of the public and the sensitive nature of the allegation.
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Kano emir visits Buhari's family
Legit.ng earlier reported that Kano's 10th Emir, Muhammadu Sanusi II's visit to the family of late president Muhammadu Buhari, sparked reactions from Nigerians.
Bashir Ahmad, a former aide to the late president, shared the pictures of the Emir's visit to Buhari's residence on Tuesday, August 5.
Some Nigerians took to the comment section of Ahmad's post and started asking questions about the real Emir of Kano between Sanusi and embattled Aminu Ado-Bayero.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
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