The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has called for calm after protests in the state turned violent, resulting in the looting and vandalization of public and private properties.
While addressing newsmen on Friday, the Emir urged youths to desist from looting and vandalizing properties, stating that such actions are not in the interest of the people and the state.
He expressed sadness over the loss of lives and the destruction of important buildings, including the Kano Printing Press and the ICT Hub of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), which was due to be commissioned the following week.
The Emir emphasized that the destroyed properties belong to the people of Kano, and that the losses will have to be borne by the community. He noted that the Kano Printing Press, which was burnt down, was a valuable resource that could have been used for human development projects.
He also lamented the vandalization of the multi-million naira ICT Hub, which would have benefited the youths of Kano by providing training in computer appreciation and other skills.
The Emir appealed to the public to avoid buying stolen goods and encouraged those who had looted items to return them to their rightful owners.
Finally, he prayed for the repose of the souls of those who lost their lives and property during the protests.
