Kano Governor Inaugurates Two Judicial Commissions of Inquiry
By Salihu Ali, Kano
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has inaugurated two judicial commissions of inquiry to investigate cases of misappropriation of public properties, political violence and missing persons in the state between 2015 to 2023.
The Governor while Inaugurating the members of the commissions of inquiry, vowed to bring anyone found wanting to book.
In a press statement by the Governor’s spokesperson Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Governor reminded the people that investigating the misappropriation of public assets was part of his inaugural pledge to unravel and prosecute those behind cases of political violence recorded in the state.
He said, “Political violence is a major setback to democracy worldwide. It leads to loss 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”.
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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 in 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 a move with the mandate of the people of Kano.
He charged the commissions not to compromise their stands but to remain faithful to their oath and the people of Kano at large and ensure justice for the state.
Gov. Abba Kabir added that the selection of the members of the two commissions and its leaders was carefully and thoroughly done and he remains 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” Governor Yusuf said.
Emmanuel Ukoh
