Kano state taskforce on Security, Peace and Youth Rehabilitation has expressed readiness to work with all security agencies in the state to complement their mandate of securing the lives and properties of the Kano residents

Chairman of the committee, who also doubles as the commissioner, Ministry of science, technology and innovation Dr Yusuf Ibrahim Kofar Mata, made the remarks when he led members of the taskforce on a visit to security agencies and other relevant stakeholders in Kano, to seek for their support in the discharge of the committee’mandates

The delegation visited the headquarters of the Department of State Security Services (DSS)

The Commissioner of police and the office of the chief judge of Kano State on Friday, 7th March, 2025

After a brief meeting with the State Director, of the DSS in Kano, Dr Kofar Mata told journalists that, the task Force was at the DSS office to seek for their support.

At the police headquarters, Dr. Yusuf Kofar Mata told CP Salman Dogo Garba, who was recently promoted to the rank of AIG, that, the responsibility of the task Force Committee is to complement the effort of the police force of maintaining law and order in the State

We are here on a courtesy visit to formally introduce the committee to you and to seek for your support, as we believe that you are the engine room when it comes to internal security

Similarly, in his remarks, the commissioner of information and internal affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya commended the police for their dedication and selfless service, in enforcing laws and maintenance of peace and security

”I must commend you for your tireless effort to ensure security of life and properties, we can recall how this command under the then CP Hussaini Gumel initiated a program for repentant thugs which yielded positive results”

” Youth development through different programs and policies is among key priorities of Kano State Government under the able leadership of Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf

While responding, the AIG Salman Dogo Garba said, Internal security was a sole responsibility of the police, with support from other security agencies, but it has literally become the responsibility of all citizens, through the community policing initiative

He commended the effort of the state government for the initiative, which he described as a welcome development.

He then assured the task Force committee of continued police support to make sure that, the committee succeeds in the discharge of their mandate.

The task Force committee has representatives from the ministry of internal security, police, DSS, civil defence, Road safety immigration among others.

The task Force Committee meets behind closed doors with DSS state Director and Chief Judge Of Kano.

Former presidential spokesperson Doyin Okupe has passed away.

His death was confirmed on Friday, 7th March, 2025.

Okupe, who previously served as the Director-General of Peter Obi’s Presidential Campaign, was forced to step down from the role following a court conviction for money laundering.

After the 2023 general election, he also resigned from the Labour Party and later became a vocal supporter of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

He was a senior adviser to former President Goodluck Jonathan.

In the early years of President Olusegun Obasanjo in 1999 Dr Doyin Okupe served as special assistant to the President on Media and publicity.

Sahara reporters

A political rift has emerged between Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, spokesperson to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State, and Hon. Jobe, a member of the House of Representatives representing Dawakin Tofa, Tofa, and Rimin Gado Federal Constituency.

Sanusi Bature publicly expressed his discontent with Hon. Jobe in a strongly worded statement posted on his verified Facebook page, signaling the start of what appears to be a fierce political confrontation.

In the post, written in Hausa, Bature challenged the federal lawmaker, stating that he was not afraid of any political battle. He emphasized the importance of leaders fulfilling their responsibilities to the people, asserting that public officeholders must be accountable to those who elected them.

“Tell my brother, Hon. Jobe, that if he wants a fight, I’m ready. By Allah, I am not afraid of him, and he knows this better than anyone,” Bature declared.

He further criticized Hon. Jobe’s leadership, insisting that a politician’s honor lies in serving the people who entrusted them with power. Bature dismissed any suggestion that he was enduring political disrespect for the sake of contesting an election, affirming his belief in destiny and his willingness to step down rather than compromise his principles.

Observers are keenly watching how the situation unfolds, as both political figures hold significant influence within the state.