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Strike successful in Kano as federal, state secretariats empty, banks comply
Strike successful in Kano as federal, state secretariats empty, banks comply
Strike
By Aminu Garko
Kano, June 3, 2024 ( NAN) The nationwide strike called by the organised labour recorded huge success in Kano on Monday as banks, civil servants and aviation staff stayed away from work.
However, private schools were in session as their worker defied the strike instruction by the organised labour led by Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC).
The correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN ) who monitored the situation reported that doors of banks and public looks were under lock and keys.
At the Federal Secretariat, Kano, it was observed that federal servants were not on duty. A similar scenario was observed at the Audi Baki Kano State Secretariat complex.
The Federal Secretariat houses the National Agency for Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and other Ministries, Agencies and Parastatals.
At Malam Aminu Kano International Airport there were no flights except for those departing for the Holy Land for pilgrimage.
Some private school workers told NAN that they were not part of the strike because they would not be affected by the new minimum wage if approved by the Federal Government. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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Edited by Uche Anunne

June 3, 2024
Police foiled attempt to invade Kano APC Chairman’s residence – Statement
Police
By Aminu Garko
Kano, June 2, 2024 (NAN) The Police Command in Kano says it foiled an attempt by suspected thugs to invade the residence of Prince Abdullahi Abbas, Chairman of state’s chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
A statement by its spokesman, Mr Abdullahi Kiyawa, said on Sunday in Kano that on May 31, at around 6 p.m., a distress call was received from Chiranchi junction in Gwale Local Government Area of the state.
“It was reported that the thugs, armed with dangerous weapons, were pelting people with stones and attempting to enter the APC chairman’s house.
A team led by the Divisional Police Officer, Gwale Division, responded swiftly and foiled the attempted invasion, restoring normalcy to the area.
He said that no arrest was made but investigation had revealed that the incident was a fight between two rival gangs, with the masterminds identified as Abdul’Yassar, Alias Jonny, Birbiri and Jinjiri Aljan.
Kiyawa said that efforts to apprehend the suspects were in progress.
“A round-the-clock patrol has been launched in the area to prevent further disturbances.
“The police are working tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of all citizens in Kano State, and this swift and decisive action is a testament to their commitment to protecting the community,” he said.
He assured the residents that the command was on top of the security situation
‘We have mapped out security measures to enable residents move on with their legitimate activities without threats to lives and property.
”We are appealing to all law-abiding and peace-loving residents to volunteer timely and credible information on the movement of suspected characters in their midst for prompt security action,” he added. (NAN) ( www.nannews.ng)
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Edited by Yinusa Ishola/Joseph Edeh
June 2, 2024
Kano residents seek improved security amidst emirship tussle
Kano residents seek improved security amidst emirship tussle
Security
By Aminu Garko
Kano, June 2, 2024 ( NAN) Residents of the metropolitan Gwale, Dala, and Municipal Local Government Areas in Kano State have called on the State Police Command to deploy more operatives across the city and its environs to bolster security.
A cross section of the residents expressed their dismay and fear over the growing presence of thugs amidst the ongoing emirship tussle in the state.
They appealed to Gov. Abba Yusuf to establish a plausible comprehensive security network to address the situation, ‘once and for all’.
Alhaji Abubakar Mohammad, a resident of Gwale Local Government Area, shared his personal experience of his wife being robbed by thugs while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday.
He appealed to the Commissioner of Police to deploy more security personnel to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Malam Abdulmuni Shehu of Dala Local Government Area and Hajiya Aishatu Abu of Dan Agundi area also called for increased security measures to address the tense security situation in the metropolis.
Dr Sani Zulyadain, a resident of Sagagi area, in Kano Municipal LGA, appealed to the state government to take drastic measures to end the activities of thugs terrorizing the innocent residents.
Malam Ishaku Ibrahim, another resident of Sagagi area, also appealed to Yusuf to intervene in the ongoing attacks by hoodlums.
The residents are calling for increased security measures, including foot patrols and the deployment of plain-clothes operatives, to apprehend the thugs, with a view to restoring peace to the community.
They emphasized that the activities of these criminal-minded youths posed a significant threat to the peace Kano had been enjoying before the onset of the emirship tussle.
Reacting, the Commissioner of Police, Usaini Gumel, assured the residents that the command was on top of the situation, adding,”we mapped out security measures to apprehend those involved.
”I am passionately appealing to all the law-abiding and peace-loving residents to volunteer timely and credible information on the movement of hoodlums.”
Also, the Commissioner for Information, Malam Baba Danteye, stated that the state government and the state security agencies were effectively synergising to bring all those behind the nefarious acts to book.
He said, “The Kano State Government is fully committed to supporting the Police and other state security agencies in their efforts to maintain peace and security in the state.
” We urge all the residents to join forces with us by reporting any suspicious activities or characters to the nearest security office, enabling prompt action to be taken.
” Together, we can create a safer and a more secure environment for everyone.” ( NAN) ( www.nannews.ng)
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Edited by Bashir Rabe Mani
June 2, 2024