Kano clash: Group tasks IGP to bring culprits to book

Kano Civil Society Forum (KCSF) has called on the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim K. Idris to punish the perpetrators of the clash that broke out between the supporters of the state governor, Abdullahi Ganduje and his predecessor, Rabiu Kwankwaso.

Addressing journalists in Kano yesterday, spokesman of the group,  Abdulganiyu Rufa’i Yakubu also called on the national body of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to take disciplinary measures on the warring factions.

Describing the clash as a threat to the state’s peaceful co-existence, KCSF also urged on religious leaders to condemn the act and enlighten their followers on the Islamic prohibition of violence.

The group also counseled   youth in the state to distance themselves from being manipulated to cause havoc, urging them to also desist from being used to tarnish the image of the state.

“Politicising traditional gatherings or events must be condemned and stopped by all relevant authorities and carrying all forms of arms and other objects that could be used to wreck havoc or cause harm to others , must be banned and any violator should be punished severely as deterrence.

“KCSF want to reassure the public of our resolve to continue working to strengthen the tenets of democracy in the state, the forum will continue to organise series of activities leading to the 2019 general election in the country.

“Kano Civil Society Forum is an umbrella of more than 100 civil society organisations working for the promotion of peaceful co-existence and the development of democracy in Kano state. The forum has among other things, contributed in ensuring violence free election in 2015 through media engagement, civic education, election monitoring and observation”,  KCSF spokesman stated.

 

 

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