The governorship candidate of the New Democratic Coalition (NDC) in Kano State and former Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has accused the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of failing to guarantee the safety of residents, alleging that insecurity has continued to escalate across the state.
Speaking during an interview with BBC Hausa on Sunday, Gwarzo expressed concern over what he described as persistent killings, kidnappings and attacks by armed criminals in several local government areas.
According to him, communities in Tsanyawa, Shanono and Gwarzo local government areas have repeatedly suffered violent attacks, leading to loss of lives, destruction of property and abductions.
He alleged that armed bandits continue to target residents in the affected communities, with some kidnapped victims reportedly remaining in captivity for more than six months.
“In Tsanyawa, several people were killed and their properties taken away. Similar incidents occurred in Shanono and Gwarzo. Armed bandits continue to launch attacks, kill residents and kidnap others,” Gwarzo stated.
The former deputy governor further claimed that insecurity is no longer confined to rural communities, alleging that violent crimes and killings have become increasingly common in urban areas of Kano.
“Only God knows the number of people who have been killed in the last three weeks. People are being murdered openly. Where is the peace and security?” he queried.
Gwarzo also criticized the state government over the killing of several people on the day the new deputy governor was sworn into office, arguing that the incident underscored the administration’s inability to maintain law and order.
“On the day the deputy governor took the oath of office, five people were killed. Another victim died later, bringing the number to six. Where is the security?” he asked.
He further questioned the effectiveness of the state government’s “Kano First” initiative, saying it has failed to deliver the improved security situation promised by the administration.
“When you come to Kano, you hear that ‘Kano First’ is about unity among leaders, but since it was introduced, insecurity has continued to deteriorate,” he said.
Gwarzo maintained that the current administration has not fulfilled its commitment to ensuring peace and security across Kano State.
The Kano State Government had not issued an official response to the allegations as of the time of filing this report.
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