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Kano Integrates 1,654 Repentant Thugs into Safe Corridor Initiative — 2,100 More to Follow

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In a major push to curb political thuggery and youth violence, the Kano State Government has successfully integrated 1,654 repentant thugs into its Safe Corridor rehabilitation program, with an additional 2,100 individuals expected to follow suit in the coming weeks.

This development was announced by the Kano State Commissioner for Information, Comrade Abdullahi Waiya, during a strategic meeting with cluster heads of the Safe Corridor initiative held in Kano.

Waiya emphasized that all 1,654 individuals had been thoroughly screened and voluntarily agreed to abandon political thuggery and submit to the leadership of the Kano State Government.

“These youths have pledged to turn a new leaf and follow the path of peace and productivity. They were screened in collaboration with the State Intelligence Bureau (SIB) of the police and Safe Corridor officials,” Waiya stated.

Reflecting on the origins of the initiative, Waiya noted that the Safe Corridor program was conceived by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf even before Waiya assumed office as Commissioner. He said the governor’s deep concern over the rise in political thuggery prompted the creation of the program.

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“Unfortunately, under the previous administration, thuggery became a sort of trade. But Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf is determined to change that narrative. He sees these youths as his sons and has instructed us to do everything possible to support and rehabilitate them,” Waiya explained.

The Commissioner added that the governor’s policies are firmly against thuggery and other illicit activities, stressing that youth empowerment and inclusion are central to the administration’s agenda.

“Most of these young people have untapped potential. That’s why we brought them together today to interact and build a sense of community among Safe Corridor members from the eight metropolitan local governments,” Waiya said.

He recalled previous engagements with the group, including a July 7 gathering of over 900 members, which was briefly disrupted by miscreants. Despite the setback, the government remained committed to expanding the program.

“We previously interacted with 317 of you, and today we’ve added 1,654 more. The next batch of 2,100 will be screened soon. After that, we’ll meet with the governor to formally lay down arms and begin the next phase of empowerment,” Waiya announced.

According to Waiya, some of the rehabilitated youths will receive direct empowerment through partnerships with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), which will also assist in further screenings and support.

The meeting was attended by notable figures including Alhaji Aliyu Harazimi, a respected traditional ruler, and Alhaji Gidado Mukhtar, who both expressed their support for the initiative and the government’s commitment to youth development.

 

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Group warns Kwankwaso Against Using Social Media Handlers To undermine security and public order in Kano .

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The Kano Peace Coalition Group, has uncovered a report on how the Leader of Kwankwasiyya Movement, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, allegedly manipulate Youth groups to create uncertainty and chaos in the ancient City of Kano.

The State Coordinator of the Group, Datti Datti Tukur, said in a release, Tuesday, that the Youth’s who are members of Kwankwasiyya Movement from the branches of the Social Media, have recently taken on their accounts attacking prominent political figures including the state Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, Abdullahi U GANDUJE and anyone that disagrees with his self serving political philosophy.
The group specifically singled out a case in which the Kwankwasiyya handlers degnirated the personality of Gov Yusuf depicting him in female attires wearing makeup.

Datti further added that, One of the characters involved in these atrocities was Abba Ibrahim Hussain aka Aiha, a notorious cyber stalker allegedly on the payroll of KWANKWASO.

“Available record shows that Hussain has been charged to a Magistrate Court 47 Zungeru Road, and reminded in Prison on 23 February 2026 for the offences of Cyber Bullying, Stalking and inciting public disturbances” by the DSS kano command.

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Similarly the Group also cited a case of one Abdulmajid Danbilki Kwamanda who was cautioned in the past by the security operatives for allegedly being used by Kwankwaso to denigrate the character of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and creat tension in the state.

The group further added that “Despite clear facts against him, Danbilki was neither detained nor harassed by the security Agency”.

They said, reports available to them, also identified one Samir Sani Hanga, Son of the Senator representing Kano Central, Sani Hanga, who was also accused of Cyber Bullying and Staking but cautioned by the security to desist from such criminal behavior in the presence of his father.

“Investigation also uncovered the involvement of one Abdullahi Aminu Warkal, another Kwankwasiyya social media handler who was alleged to have been harassed by the Security operatives.

“Report however indicated that Warkal was invited by the security agency to explain how he defrauded the government of N10 Million.

The Coordinator, appealed to Amnesty International who was said to have issued a statement alleging harassment of Political opponents in Kano to verify every claim with the spirit of fairness and professionalism before taking stand to avoid compromising the group’s reputation and credibility.

“That as a respected INGO, Amnesty International should not allow itself to be compromised by anybody but including KWANKWASO.”
The need to investigate and verify claims before rushing to the press is sacrosanct and complementary to the efforts of security agencies towards eradicating the menace of cyber bullying and disrespect for constituted authority.

He said, “Kano is a respected State with People of dignity, integrity and religious consciousness. No one will be happy to see some misguided individuals sponsored to disrespect elders and leaders. The Amnesty International should look at the issues of cyber bullying, stalking and incitement that clearly violates the law.

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President Tinubu Decorates Disu as New IGP

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has decorated the newly appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, with his new rank at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The decoration took place during the swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday and attended by top government officials and some family members of the new acting IGP.

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With the swearing-in, the Acting IGP, Disu becomes Nigeria’s 23rd Inspector-General of Police.

His appointment follows the resignation of the former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.

The Presidency linked Egbetokun’s resignation to pressing family considerations.

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BREAKING: DSS Stalls Own Case Against El-Rufai, Claims Ex-Governor Not in Their Custody

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the scheduled arraignment of Nasir el-Rufai, a former governor of Kaduna State, until April 23.

Mr. el-Rufai is facing a three-count charge brought by the Department of State Services (DSS) related to the alleged unlawful interception of a telephone conversation. The charges stem from comments the former governor made during a television interview.

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The court had initially set Wednesday, February 25, for his arraignment. However, during Wednesday’s proceedings, Mr. el-Rufai was not produced in court.

Oluwole Aladedoyin, counsel for the prosecution, informed the court that the former governor is currently being detained by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in connection with a separate matter.

“Unfortunately, the defendant is with the ICPC, and I do not know how far the investigation with the ICPC has gone,” Mr. Aladedoyin explained to the court.

The charges against the former governor pertain to an alleged breach of the Cybercrimes Act.

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