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  • 11 governors storm Kano for Ganduje daughter’s marriage introduction

    11 governors storm Kano for Ganduje daughter’s marriage introduction

    The ancient city of Kano on thursday was agog, when 11 governors House of Assembly members and other dignitaries storm the state for the marraige introduction ceremony between daughter of Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Fatima Baby Ganduje and son of Governor Abiola Ajimobi, Idris Abiola Ajimobi.

    Among the Governors present at the ceremony include Alhaji Badaru Abubakar (Jigawa), senator Abiola Ajimobi (Ogun), Akinwumi Ambode (Lagos), Senator Rotimi Akeredolu (Ondo).

    Others include Abubakar Baguda (Kebbi), Hon. Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto), Abdullaziz Yari (Zamfara), Rauf Aregbosola (Osun), Kashim Shetima (Borno), Aminu Bello Masari (Katsina)and Abdulfatai Ahmed.

    The Nation reports that as early as 7 30a.m. large crowd conveyed at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) to welcome the visitors that came from far and near.

    Traditional music dancers of different tribes were at hand to entertain the crowd as the chanting of pro-Ganduje slogans enveloped the area.

    The host and the visiting Governors and other dignitaries are to visit the Emir of Kano, His Highness, Muhammad Sanusi 11, business mogul and Islamic scholar, Alhaji Ishyaku Rabiu, among other Kano elders who are expected to play major roles in the introduction ceremony.

    However, it was learnt that,Fatima and Idris have been in love for a long time and have decided to make it real after receiving the blessings of their parents.

  • Ganduje grants amnesty to 39 Cattle Rustlers

    Ganduje grants amnesty to 39 Cattle Rustlers

    Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has pardoned 39 cattle rustlers who surrendered in their arms and denounced crime and criminal activities.

    Speaking during the ceremony held at Gomo forest in Sumaila Local Government Area, Ganduje expressed happiness over the decision of the former cattle rustlers to repent from their evil ways, noting that the development has brought succour to the people of Sumaila and Doguwa Local Government Area.

    The Governor, however, regretted that before now, the criminals engaged in rape, armed robbery, drug peddling and killings of innocent citizens within the area, a situation which he said almost paralyzed economic activities.

    Governor Ganduje who in December last year promised to grant amnesty to repented cattle rustlers also revealed that plans have been concluded to empower the repented rustlers and reintegrate them back into the society.

    He, however, commended the state Commissioner of Police, Alhaji Muhammad Musa Katsina and other security chiefs in the state for their concerted efforts in the fight against cattle rustling, while promising to continue to give his support in the fight against crime in the state.

    Also speaking, the state Commissioner of Police, Katsina said a total number of 253 bandits were arrested, 4000 cattle and 1003 goats and sheep, 11 Camels, 19 Donkeys, nine Chickens, four dogs were recovered from the rustlers in the last five months.

    According to him, police also gunned down 11 cattle rustlers during gun battle, while 357 assorted riffles including AK 47, pump action, Dane guns, pistols, double barrel, bow and arrows, spears, locally made bullets proofs, security uniforms, cudgels were seized from the bandits.

    “The uniqueness in today’s occasion is not about parading suspects caught in the act, but is about receiving total number of 39 repented persons who until now, were among those responsible for the spate of cattle rustling, kidnapping,  and other heinous crimes within and around Falgore forest,” he added.