Kano govt sets up panel to investigate killings, looting, vandalism during August 1-10 hunger protests

The Kano State government has set up a 14-member panel of inquiry to investigate the alleged killings, looting and destruction of public properties by demonstrators during the August 1-10 hardship protests in the State.

Speaking at the inauguration of the panel at the Government House, Monday (today, September 2), Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf charged members of the panel to diligently and honestly discharge their assigned responsibility

He urged them to visit those arrested and are being prosecuted and find out what motivated them to steal and to go wild during the protest.

He also charged them not to spare anybody found guilty of any role or irregular conduct during the hardship protests in the state.

“Don’t spare anyone found guilty; anyone who is found innocent, please let him go,” he stated.

“We have everything and confidence. We have the courage to do what is right, not minding the consequences.”

The 14-man committee is headed by Justice Lawan Wada Mahmoud (rtd).

It would be recalled that the August 1-10 hardship protests turned violent in the state and led to reported killings, destruction of public facilities and looting of private assets .