The Governor of Kano State Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf in deep mourning has strongly condemned the brutal killing of two young Kano indigenes in Makurdi, the capital of Benue State.
In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa the victims were attacked at around 11:00 p.m. on Monday by yet-to-be-identified hoodlums and murdered in cold blood without provocation.
In a strongly worded statement, the Governor of Kano State expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident, describing it as “barbaric, senseless, and unacceptable.”
He condemned the killings in the strongest terms and vowed that the perpetrators must face the full wrath of the law.
“It is with a heavy heart and deep sense of loss that we announce the passing of two promising sons of Kano. They were innocent, peace-loving citizens whose only crime was exercising their constitutional right to live and work in any part of Nigeria,” the Governor said.
The Governor has also announced that he will personally lead a high-powered delegation, including the families of the deceased, to the funeral prayers scheduled to take place at the National Mosque in Abuja.
While commiserating with the families of the bereaved, the Governor extended special condolences to prominent Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ibrahim Khalil, who is the father of the victims.
He described the loss as not just a tragedy to the families involved, but to Kano State and the entire nation.
“This government will not rest until justice is served. We call for calm and restraint as we work closely with security agencies and the Benue State Government to bring the attackers to justice.
“Nigeria belongs to all of us. Every citizen has the right to live, move, and thrive in any part of this country without fear of discrimination or violence,” he added.
The Kano State Government has reassured the public of its unwavering commitment to the safety of its citizens, wherever they may be, and has urged all residents to remain peaceful and law-abiding as investigations unfold.
Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa
Director General
Media and Publicity
Government House, Kano