Governor Abba Yusuf Receives Probe Report On End Bad Governance Protest

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has received the official report from the Committee of Inquiry on the End Bad Governance Protest, which confirmed the devastating impact of the demonstration.

Reportedly, the findings were presented during the 25th Kano State Executive Council meeting at Government House, where the committee’s chairman, Justice Lawan Wada (rtd.), submitted the official report.

Receiving the report, Governor Yusuf announced plans to issue a white paper to identify those responsible for sponsoring and executing the violent protest.

In a statement by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, the governor vowed to fully implement the committee’s recommendations regarding the August 1, 2024 protest.

“According to the report, 10 people lost their lives, while seven others sustained critical injuries,” the statement read.

“Also, public and private properties worth over ₦11 billion were destroyed during the protest.”

Governor Yusuf emphasized that his administration allowed the committee’s six-month investigation to proceed independently without interference.

“I trust the integrity and professionalism of the committee members. They were selected on merit, and I am confident they conducted their work without bias,” he stated.

He assured that appropriate action would be taken on the report’s findings to deter future violence and destruction.

He further commended the committee for their thorough work and encouraged them to remain available for future assignments.