By Suleiman Ahmad | Kano | Nigeria News Today
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of Sadiq Gentle, a Senior Special Reporter with the Kano State Ministry of History and Culture, who died after sustaining severe injuries in an attack by suspected hoodlums.
In a condolence statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf described the late Gentle as “a dedicated and patriotic social media professional” whose violent death has left the state government and media community in mourning.
“The news of the death of Malam Sadiq Gentle hit me with deep sadness and anguish,” Governor Yusuf said. “He was not only a devoted public servant, but also a man of peace and integrity, who served the state with utmost dedication. His gruesome murder is a tragedy and an affront to our collective humanity.”
The Governor condemned the killing as “heinous, barbaric, and utterly unacceptable,” and extended heartfelt condolences to Gentle’s family, friends, and colleagues. He assured them that the Kano State Government stands firmly in solidarity with them during this period of grief.
Governor Yusuf also directed security agencies to fish out the perpetrators of the crime and ensure they face justice without delay.
This incident has sparked widespread outrage in Kano and beyond, with calls for improved security measures to protect public servants and journalists from such violent attacks.
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