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  • Police Nab Suspect Over Inciting Audio, Video Clips in Kano

    Police Nab Suspect Over Inciting Audio, Video Clips in Kano

    By BANNERNEWS Reporter

    The Kano State Police Command has arrested a suspect over the circulation of alleged inflammatory audio and video clips capable of inciting public disorder and creating fear among residents.

    Police said the arrest followed a sting operation after the clips began circulating widely, triggering security concerns within the state.

    At a joint press briefing at the command headquarters in Kano, officials warned individuals involved in the creation and dissemination of such content to desist, stressing that offenders would face the full weight of the law.

    The police said the suspect is currently undergoing interrogation and would be prosecuted if found culpable at the end of investigations.

    “The Kano State Police Command intercepted reports of circulating audio and video clips containing statements capable of inciting public disorder and creating fear among residents,” the command said.

    Also speaking, the Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, said the government was aware of rumours on social media about alleged plans to disrupt commercial and economic activities in the state.

    Waiya described the reports as misleading narratives aimed at creating panic, adding that the government was working closely with security agencies and other stakeholders to counter the spread of fake news and misinformation.

    He assured residents that the state government remained committed to protecting lives and property, noting that peace and stability were critical to sustaining Kano’s position as a major commercial hub in northern Nigeria.

  • Kano APC Defection Triggers High-Profile Exits as Commissioners, Aides Quit Yusuf Cabinet

    Kano APC Defection Triggers High-Profile Exits as Commissioners, Aides Quit Yusuf Cabinet

    By BANNERNEWS Reporter

    Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has triggered a wave of resignations across his cabinet and key government agencies in Kano State.

    Within 48 hours of the political switch, several commissioners and top aides who declined to follow the governor into the APC formally resigned their appointments, citing loyalty to the Kwankwasiyya movement led by former governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

    The first major exit was Alhaji Laminu Rabiu, Director General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board and son of Yusuf’s former political benefactor, Senator Kwankwaso, who resigned on January 25, citing political realignment and party loyalty.

    Rabiu said stepping aside would allow him to fully align with the strategic direction of the Kwankwasiyya movement, while preserving internal cohesion, and thanked the governor for the opportunity to serve.

    On January 26, the Commissioner for Internal Security and Special Services, Air Vice Marshal Ibrahim Umaru (rtd), also resigned, describing the decision as difficult but necessary in view of recent political developments.

    Umaru said his service was guided by the principles of the Kwankwasiyya movement, emphasising justice, discipline and service to the people, and expressed gratitude to Governor Yusuf for the trust reposed in him.

    Similarly, the Commissioner for Special Duties, Nasiru Sule Garo, tendered his resignation the same day, thanking the governor for the opportunity to serve and pledging cooperation to ensure a smooth handover.

    Garo described his tenure as an honour and wished the state continued progress, while stopping short of directly referencing the governor’s defection.

    The political shake-up also extended to state agencies, with the Managing Director of the Kano State Roads Maintenance Agency (KARMA), Hassan Danbappa, resigning his appointment with immediate effect.

    Although Danbappa did not publicly state his reasons, his exit further deepened the sense of uncertainty within the state government following the defection.

    In their separate letters, the resigning officials largely expressed appreciation to Governor Yusuf, while stressing the need to realign politically in line with their convictions.

    The resignations underscore the deep political fault lines reopened by the governor’s departure from the NNPP, the party that rode on the Kwankwasiyya platform to victory in the 2023 elections.

    Political observers say more resignations could follow as the administration undergoes rapid restructuring to reflect its new partisan alignment.

    As of press time, the Kano State Government had yet to officially announce replacements for the vacated positions.

  • Father Calls for Execution of Son Accused of Killing Family of Seven in Kano

    Father Calls for Execution of Son Accused of Killing Family of Seven in Kano

    By BANNERNEWS Reporter

    The father of Umar Auwal, the prime suspect in the brutal killing of a family of seven and two other women in Kano, has publicly called for his son’s execution, saying he should not be kept alive at public expense.
    Speaking on Freedom Radio in Kano on Monday, Malam Auwal distanced himself from the suspect, describing him as “useless to society” and insisting that he deserved the maximum punishment rather than imprisonment.
    “I don’t want them to waste time on prosecution. People like Umar should be eliminated. They should not be remanded and fed with taxpayers’ money,” the distraught father said during the radio programme.
    The multiple killings, which shocked residents of Kano and beyond, occurred last week in the Dorayi Chiranchi area of the Kano metropolis. The victims were identified as Fatima Abubakar, 35, and her six children.
    Those killed include Maimuna (17), Aisha (16), Bashir (13), Abubakar (10), Faruk (7) and Abdussalam, aged one and a half years, according to police sources.
    Following the incident, the Kano State Commissioner of Police ordered a massive manhunt for the attackers. The police later arrested Umar Auwal and accused him of leading the attack on his aunt and her children in broad daylight.
    Police further confirmed that the suspect allegedly confessed to the Dorayi killings, as well as a separate attack in the Tudun Yola area, where two housewives were reportedly murdered and their house set ablaze.
    Reacting to the developments, Malam Auwal said the crime committed against his younger sister, her children, and other relatives was “condemnable,” stressing that he had completely disowned his son.
    He further alleged that Umar had previously killed another younger sister several years ago, claims yet to be independently verified by authorities.
    The grieving father commended the police for their handling of the case, saying he had already “sacrificed” his son, and vowed that neither he nor the suspect’s mother would attend court proceedings as the case moves to trial.
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  • Kano Govt Vows Sanctions Over Scissor Left In Woman’s Body

    Kano Govt Vows Sanctions Over Scissor Left In Woman’s Body

    By BANNERNEWS Reporter
    The Kano State Government has assured that any surgeon found culpable in the death of Aishatu Umar, in whose body a surgical scissors was allegedly left after an operation, will be sanctioned accordingly.
    The Executive Secretary of the Kano State Hospitals Management Board, Dr Mansur Mudi Nagoda, gave the assurance while confirming that a full investigation had been ordered into the incident involving the Abubakar Imam Urology Centre, Kano.
    Aishatu Umar reportedly died in the early hours of Monday, around 1:00 a.m., months after undergoing surgery at the facility. Her husband, Abubakar Muhammad, said she fell ill several months ago and underwent surgery at the urology centre in September.
    According to him, his wife began experiencing persistent and severe abdominal pain shortly after the operation. He alleged that despite repeated visits to the hospital to complain, she was repeatedly given pain-relief medication without further medical investigation.
    Muhammad said no X-ray or scan was recommended, as doctors reportedly told her the pain was a normal post-surgical experience. He added that the pain persisted for about four months.
    He said she was later taken to Muhammad Abdullahi Wase Specialist Hospital and subsequently Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, where tests and scans were eventually conducted. According to the family, the results revealed that a pair of surgical scissors had allegedly been left inside her abdomen during the September operation.
    Efforts were reportedly underway to conduct a corrective surgery to remove the object, but Aishatu Umar died before the procedure could be carried out. The husband has since accused the Abubakar Imam Urology Centre of gross medical negligence.
    Describing the incident as devastating, Muhammad said the family was deeply troubled by what he called a grave professional lapse, and called on the state government and relevant regulatory bodies to thoroughly investigate the matter and ensure justice is served.
    Reacting, Dr Nagoda said the Hospitals Management Board had ordered an immediate, transparent and impartial investigation to ascertain the facts and circumstances surrounding the case, assuring that appropriate action would be taken if negligence is established.
    As of the time of filing this report, the management of the Abubakar Imam Urology Centre had not issued an official response to the allegations. The deceased is survived by her husband and five children.