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<p>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.</p><div class="OrG1Nyfk" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>“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.</p><div class="QwpBZviY" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p>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.</p>
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<p>“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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>“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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>“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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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&#8217;s commitment to youth development.</p>
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