Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has urged Nigerians to refrain from politicizing matters of insecurity, stressing that the menace of banditry threatens all citizens regardless of political differences.
The governor gave the warning on Saturday during a special prayer session and Qur’anic recitation held at the Government House, Kano, where 4,444 memorizers of the Holy Qur’an gathered to seek divine intervention following recent bandit incursions in parts of the state.
The event was attended by the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, alongside senior government officials, traditional leaders, and Islamic scholars.
Governor Yusuf emphasized that insecurity “does not know politics or party lines,” calling for unity and collective action to confront criminal activities.
“We want to see everybody joining hands together to fight this monster and free Kano,” he said.
He noted that his administration has provided security agencies with essential equipment to boost their operations and maintains regular communication with them to quickly respond to emerging challenges.
The governor urged residents to remain calm, assuring them that the government and security agencies are working tirelessly to protect Kano and its surrounding communities.
He further described the prayer session as both a spiritual and civic responsibility, encouraging citizens to support efforts aimed at restoring peace.
Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to collaboration, Governor Yusuf said traditional and religious institutions remain key partners in ensuring lasting stability in the state.
In his remarks, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II commended the state government’s initiatives, describing the prayer session as a timely and commendable move.
He revealed that during a visit to Faruruwa community in Shanono Local Government Area, he observed new rural roads being constructed by the state government.
According to the Emir, such critical infrastructure would enhance security response times by improving access to remote communities.
He appealed to the governor to ensure that local governments continue to benefit from strategic road networks that effectively link them with the rest of the state.
Emir Sanusi assured the governor of the Emirate Council’s full support, pledging continued partnership to restore Kano’s longstanding reputation as a hub of peace, harmony, and commerce.
The prayer session featured special supplications by Islamic scholars and Qur’anic reciters drawn from all 44 local government areas of the state
