Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Tuesday commended the political commitment demonstrated by President Bola Tinubu for his efforts towards securing lives and property of Nigerians.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Yusuf made the commendation while delivering a speech at a hangout with the 222 influential youths who have changed to be good Samaritans in the state.
“I want to use this opportunity to commend President Bola Tinubu for his efforts in ensuring the primary responsibility of government, which is the protection of lives and property of citizens,” he said.
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The governor called on the influential youths to live up to expectations and be honest with themselves and the society by become law abiding.
He explained that the state government would continue to support the Police and other security agencies to perform optimally.
He however warned that should anyone of the youths who decided to disregard law and order would be arrested and prosecuted.
He described the repentant youths as victims of the personal whims of some desperate politicians who drug them and use them to achieve their selfish political motives.
Yusuf called on them to make use of the opportunities they now have as the stat government is going to support them to achieve better life.
“We are satisfied that you have shun crimes and criminality and have promised to live a good life.
“For those of you who want to go back to school, we will offer you complete scholarship from whatever level you are.
“Those who want skills will be trained under the skill acquisition centres and be given start up capitals to be self reliant,” he said.
Earlier, the Commissioner of Police Hussaini Gumel, commended the governor for the support to the police in its efforts at providing peaceful atmosphere in the state.
Gumel said that already the police has since submitted a list of requirements to the governor according to the trade the repentant youths had chosen.
“We will continue to be proactive to sustain the ongoing peaceful atmosphere in our areas of supervision for peace, progress and political stability of our state,” he said.
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, commended the Police and other security agencies for their contributions in the ongoing fight against criminal activities in the state.
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The Emir said that the professionalism and commitment demonstrated by the Police had helped to improve the security situation in and outside the metropolis.
“I want to use this occasion to specially appreciate the law enforcement agencies; the Nigeria Police, the Navy, the DSS, the Civil Defence Corps and of course other outfits for enhancing security situation in the state.
“I want to commend all the forces who put their lives on the line to have our people sleep with their two eyes closed
“We will continue to mobilise residents on the need to volunteer credible information on movement of dubious characters for prompt security action,” he said. (NAN)