Committee probing 2024 #End Bad Governance protest in Kano says 10 persons killed, N11bn lost

The Kano State Committee of Inquiry into the End Bad Governance Protest held on August 1, 2024, has submitted its report to the state Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, who pledged to fully implement the recommendations.

A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Dawakin Tofa, said the government received the report from the committee’s chairman, Justice Lawan Wada (retd.), during the 25th Kano State Executive Council meeting at Government House on Tuesday.

According to Tofa, the governor announced that a white paper would be issued, identifying those responsible for sponsoring and perpetrating the violent protest.

The committee stated that no fewer than 10 persons lost their lives, while seven others sustained critical injuries.

“Additionally, public and private properties worth over N11 billion were destroyed in the protest,” the statement quoted the report.

Yusuf emphasized that his administration did not interfere in the committee’s six-month-long investigation, allowing members the full autonomy to carry out their duties diligently.

“I have confidence in the integrity and professionalism of the committee members. They were selected based on merit, and I am optimistic that they have done their job without bias,” Yusuf was quoted as saying.

The governor assured all that the government would take appropriate action on the report’s findings to serve as a deterrent to those who incite violence and destruction.

He also commended the committee for a job well done and urged them to be prepared for future assignments if the government requires their expertise.

Earlier, Justice Wada disclosed that the committee visited all affected areas and engaged with stakeholders to compile a comprehensive account of the protest’s impact.

“The governor’s commitment to implementing the report’s recommendations signals a decisive step toward accountability and justice in Kano State,” the retire justice said.