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Sanusi condemns violence by #EndBadGovernance protesters in Kano
The Emir of Kano, Mohammadu Sanusi II, on Friday condemned the violent incidents that occurred during the #EndBadGovernance protests in the state.
The protests which stated peacefully in the state on Thursday later degenerated into violence with a number of people killed and properties destroyed by hoodlums.
Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf had since declared a 24-hour curfew in the state following the violence that trailed the protests.
The Emir, who addressed journalists at his palace in Kano on Friday, described the destruction of lives and property as very unfortunate.
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He extended his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and appealed to parents to monitor their children closely to prevent them from being used as agents of destruction.
Sanusi described the vandalism of the multi-million naira Nigeria Communication Commission’s office as a setback for Kano State.
He stressed that anyone or group instigating trouble ‘’does not represent the interests of Kano State.’’
He urged the people of the state to expose those fomenting trouble and advised everyone to pray for peace, progress, and political stability in the state.
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