Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf says hoodlums stole documents on the alleged corruption charges against his predecessor, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, his family, and aides during the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest in the state.

The governor disclosed this in Kano on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, when he paid an on-the-spot assessment visit to the Kano State High Court that was vandalised by thugs during the recent nationwide protest.

Ganduje, who is now the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has been facing alleged multiple charges before the Kano State High Court.

A statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, quoted Yusuf as saying: “It is unfortunate that enemies of Kano State hired undesirable elements to vandalise one of the historic public buildings.

“This was with a mission of averting corruption charges against Ganduje, his family and aides.”

Yusuf said the hoodlums destroyed all the units of the court, including the office of the State Chief Judge.

He added that about N1 billion was lost through the theft of office equipment, destruction of facilities, and other relevant materials crucial to the dispensation of justice.

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Yusuf urged the youths in the state to desist from being used by detractors to engage in violence.

The governor added: “Instead, the youths should concentrate on skills acquisition for a better future.

“The state government will not relent in securing the lives and property of the people of the state.”

Yusuf, who said the judiciary as the last hope of the common man must be protected at all costs, directed the rehabilitation of the building with immediate effect and the deployment of adequate security for effective justice delivery.

He commiserated with the Kano State Chief Judge, Dije Aboki, and the judiciary over the incident.

Yusuf also urged them to brace up to cover what was lost in the court’s proceedings for the benefit of the people.

He commended the people of Kano State for their support and cooperation to his administration, saying the gesture would be sustained for the peace, stability, prosperity, and economic development of the state.

The Star