Abba Kabir Yusuf

The Kano State Government has praised the Federal Government and the Edo State Government for their prompt response to the tragic killing of 16 Kano indigenes in Uromi, Edo State.

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf expressed deep sorrow over the incident and lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, for their swift intervention, including sending delegations to Kano in a show of solidarity.

In a statement issued by Kano Commissioner of Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, Yusuf reiterated the demand for justice, emphasising transparency in prosecuting those responsible.

“Justice must not only be done; it must be seen to be done. The people of Kano, and indeed all Nigerians, deserve to see those responsible for this massacre brought to justice publicly,” he said.

Yusuf also commended Governor Okpebholo’s engagement with the Hausa community in Edo State to prevent further escalation of tensions. He welcomed the Edo State Government’s commitment to compensating the victims’ families and urged the swift implementation of the compensation.

The governor noted that the Federal Government’s intervention reaffirmed its dedication to ensuring the security and protection of all Nigerians, regardless of their origin. Residents of Torankawa, the hometown of most victims, also expressed appreciation for the efforts made to address the situation.