The Kano State Executive Council has demanded the immediate arrest and investigation of former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, accusing him of making “inciting and reckless” statements that could undermine peace in the state.
The call came after the Council’s 34th meeting on Thursday, where members reviewed recent public comments by Ganduje and Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin claiming Kano was sliding into banditry and announcing plans to recruit 12,000 personnel for a proposed religious police outfit called Khairul Nas.
Briefing journalists on Friday, Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, described the remarks as dangerous.
“The remarks made by the former governor were not only inciting but also reckless. They are capable of undermining the collective efforts of the state government and the Federal Government in addressing security challenges,” Waiya said.
He noted that less than 48 hours after the statements, suspected bandits infiltrated some border communities in Kano — an incident the Council said raised suspicions about possible premeditation.
“We don’t know what Ganduje meant with those statements. So we are therefore calling for his arrest. He must be investigated because we cannot afford to watch him destabilise our peace in the state,” the commissioner added.
The government also warned against the creation of any illegal militia under whatever name and urged public office holders to refrain from utterances that could spark unrest.
While commending federal security agencies for their support, the Council reassured residents that the Abba Kabir Yusuf administration remains fully committed to protecting lives and property across the state.
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