The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has called for calm following the unfortunate looting and vandalism of public and private properties in the state during the nationwide protest demanding an end to bad governance,leadership reports.
Speaking to journalists on Friday, the Emir urged the youth to refrain from looting and vandalism, emphasizing that such actions are not in the best interest of the people and the state.
He expressed sorrow over the loss of lives and the destruction of the Kano Printing Press and the ICT Hub of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), which was set to be commissioned next week.
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“Those youths who were killed are our children, the property destroyed belongs to us, and we are the victims of all the losses encountered. The Kano Printing Press that was burnt down belongs to the people of Kano, and funds meant for human development projects will now have to be diverted for its repairs. The multi-million naira ICT Hub of the Nigerian Communication Commission that was vandalized was due to be commissioned next week by the Minister. This federal government project would have benefited the youth of Kano in computer literacy and other areas. It has now been vandalized and looted, which is not in the interest of the people of Kano,” Emir Sanusi stated.
He also urged the public to avoid purchasing stolen goods and asked those in possession of such items to return them to where they were taken.
The Emir concluded by praying for the repose of the souls of those who lost their lives and for the recovery of properties lost during the protests.
