Kano State Government has called for the immediate arrest of former Governor of the state,Dr.Abdullahi Umar Ganduje,for allegedly making inciting statements capable of undermining the security efforts of the state government.
The State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Wayya,made the request while briefing journalists on the outcome of the meeting of the State Executive Council on Friday.
“Council deliberated extensively over the recent inflammatory statements made by a former Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje and the Deputy Senate President Barau I Jibrin, who alleged that the State is vulnerable to banditry and further announced plans to recruit 12,000 individuals under a proposed religious police outfit named Khairul Nas.
“Council noted that the utterances were inciting, reckless, and capable of undermining the security efforts of Kano State Government and the President Tinubu led administration, which demonstrated genuine concern for the plight of its citizens and had continued to work tirelessly to safeguard their lives and properties across the nation,” Wayya said.
According to him, less than 48 hours after the statement, suspected bandits infiltrated some border communities in the State, raising concerns that the remarks might have been premeditated or linked to the assault.