Gov Abba sets up commissions to probe Political Violence, Asset Misuse

…Said those found wanted would face the full wrath of law.

The Governor of Kano State, Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf has inaugurated two strong judicial commissions of inquiry in line with his inaugural speech.

The commissions inaugurated on Thursday by the governor are expected to look into cases of misappropriation of public properties and assets as well as political violence and missing persons between 2015 to 2023.

According to the Governor in a statement issued by his Spokesperson Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the inauguration is in fulfilment of his inaugural pledge on the 29th of May 2023 where he pledged to investigate, unravel and prosecute those behind cases of political violence recorded in the state.

He said, “Political violence is a major set back to democracy worldwide. It leads to lost of lives and property as well as mistrust on the part of the people and those in power”.

“The disturbing cases of Political killings especially in 2023 must not be swept under the carpet, this is to ensure we prevent future occurrences”.

The first Commission under Justice Zuwaira Yusuf, will look into cases of Political violence and missing persons from 2015-2023.

We expect them to unravel the criminal network involved and unmask the sponsors to face justice. Find its root causes and find out where violence is associated with 2015, 2019 and 2013″.

Inaugurating the second Commission of inquiry under Justice Faruk Lawan, Gov. Abba Kabir gave the Commission the mandate of inquiry into cases of misappropriation of public properties and assets.

He charged Justice Lawan and his entire members not to relent at identifying cases of misappropriation of public properties and assets especially by the last administration within and outside the state.

He however emphasized that, this move is neither political nor targeted at any individual but it’s a move with the mandate of the people of Kano.

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He charged the commissions not to compromise their stands but remain faithful to their oath and the people of Kano at large and ensure justice for the state.

Gov. Abba added that the selection of the members of the two commissions and its leaders was done through a careful and thorough check on their profiles and that he wants to remain confident that they will deliver as expected.

“We went through your records and we couldn’t find any of you wanting. We believe in you and we expect your full reports in 3 months time”.