By Yakubu Salisu, Kano
Kano State Government under the leadership of Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has discovered the root cause of the recent violence that disrupt peace and tranquility in the state and vowed to find lasting solutions to it.
Director General, Special Services Directorate, AVM Ibrahim Umar disclosed this shortly after meeting with leaders of warring thugs from Kofar Mata, Yakasai, Zango and Fagge and ward heads, which held at Kano Government House on Sunday.
In a statement by Usman Gwadabe,
Director Public Enlightenment,
Kano Government Housea, Umar noted these activities of thugs was believed to have been triggered by unemployment, drugs abuse and political motives especially from members of the opposition political party who reside in Abuja.
The director general revealed that the leaders agreed to work under one umbrella to ensure the return of peace in these areas for the benefit of all.
AVM Umar expressed gratitude to God Almighty that the thugs have realised that they are being used by politicians who want to cause mayhem in the state and agreed to work with the present administration to ensure tranquility in the state.
He said they also understood that causing trouble would not augur well for the economic growth of the state.
The director general hinted further that the youth have collectively resolved to abandon thuggery to pursue developmental issues in the interest of their progress and that of the state.
He advised them to renounce violence, and tread the path of development, and assured them that the present government under Governor Yusuf would assist them to change their lives positively.
AVM Umar told them that the state government would put the medical bills of those who sustained injuries during the violence.
He called on the opposition political party to stop digging its grave by sponsoring violence, considering that 2027 is approaching and the electorate would only vote for party that preaches peace, love and tranquility in the state.
Earlier, leaders of the opposing thugs, Jibrin Aminu Yakasai and Abdulrazak Sani Abdulkadir (Danmallam) agreed to end violence in the area.
They urged the government to provide job opportunities for the unemployed youths to make them useful members of the society.