By Ayodele Oni
Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has warned Kano youths against launching reprisal attacks on innocent non-indigenes in the state over the killings of 16 northern travelers in Edo State.
Sanusi, warned the youths against taking laws into their hands in his sermon after leading the two-rakat Eid-el-fitr prayer at the Kofar Mata Eid ground in Kano.
The monarch called on the relevant authorities to take decisive action and ensure justice prevailed for the victims of the barbaric act.
According to him, “We got information yesterday (Saturday evening) that youths in some areas are planning to launch reprisal attacks on non-indigenes after the Eid prayers. We are instructing them not to carry out such attacks.
“We appeal to them not to take laws into their hands. They should avoid a breakdown of law and order. We call on all traditional leaders to be vigilant.
“Similarly, we appeal to the relevant authorities to ensure justice for the victims. They should investigate and prosecute persons behind the barbaric act.”
Sanusi also called on the Muslim faithful to sustain the lessons learned from the Ramadan fasting and not return to sins or wrongdoings.
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf was accompanied by his Deputy, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, former Deputy Governor, Prof. Hafiz Abubakar, commissioners and aides to observe the two rakat prayers.
In Kebbi State, Governor Nasir Idris, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to upholding justice and fairness in governance.
Speaking to journalists after the Eid-el-Fitr prayer in Birnin Kebbi, Governor Idris emphasized that these principles will continue to guide his administration’s efforts to deliver dividends of democracy to the people.
“The year 2025 is a period of consolidation on the giant developmental strides already started by my administration in urban and rural transformation, with emphasis on the socioeconomic growth of our dear state.”
He acknowledged the fervent prayers offered for his success, including those by the Eid Imam and other Islamic clerics, and solicited continued goodwill and support for his administration and that of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Governor Idris urged citizens to continue supporting the All Progressives Congress (APC) for good governance, peace, prosperity, and security.
“As leaders, we shall remain resolute to the service of the country and uplifting the wellbeing of the populace.”
Earlier, the Governor, accompanied by top officials, performed the two Raka’ah Eid-el-Fitr Prayer at the Eid Prayer Ground, led by Imam Muhammadu Yahaya Limanci.
The Wazirin Gwandu, Alhaji Abdullahi Umar, represented the Emir of Gwandu, Alhaji Muhammadu Iliyasu Bashar, at the occasion
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