The Kano government has rejected Amnesty International’s allegations of harassment and intimidation of critics, describing them as misleading and unfounded.
The Kano Peace Coalition Group has warned NNPP chieftain Rabiu Kwankwaso against using social media to undermine security and public order.
The lawmaker has faced recurring public backlash, including in 2020, when residents reportedly assaulted him over unfulfilled promises.
The judge sentenced Mr Sa’idu to 20 years’ imprisonment pursuant to Section 225 of the Penal Code Law on unintentional homicide.
Mr Yusuf-Nadabo said he observed that tricycle riders recently extended their operations beyond the city centre to major highways, contrary to established traffic regulations.
The statement said that due to the swift response and professionalism of the personnel, property valued at N55 million was saved, while the estimated losses stood at N5 million.
The suspects confessed to the crime, leading to the recovery of a Golf Wagon, a Golf Opel, and a Hijet (Kurkura) motor vehicle.
Defence minister Christopher Musa has charged troops of Operation Fansan Yamma to sustain pressure on bandits and terrorists in Zamfara.
“The bureau’s mapping exercise identified a total of 6,573 street beggars,” said the KSBS director-general.
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Kano’s central role in Nigeria’s political and economic future, declaring the state indispensable to national progress.
