Following violent nationwide protests in Kano State, the state government has confirmed that thugs attacked and severely damaged the Kano State High Court, stealing key documents related to corruption charges against former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, confirmed the incident during a visit to the court to assess the damage. He was joined by Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice Haruna Isah Dederi, Chief Registrar of the High Court Abdullahi Ado Bayero, and other judiciary officials.
In a statement by the governor's spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf described the attack as a "stage-managed mission" intended to derail the ongoing corruption cases against Ganduje, now the National Chairman of the All-Progressives Congress (APC).
The vandals reportedly caused extensive damage, including to the office of the state Chief Judge, with losses estimated at over one billion naira. The attackers stole office equipment, destroyed office spaces, and set fire to vehicles and other materials vital to the justice system.
Governor Yusuf urged Kano's youth to avoid being used for violence and instead focus on acquiring skills for a better future. He assured the public that the judiciary, as the last hope for the common man, would be protected and ordered immediate repairs to the court building along with enhanced security measures.
Expressing sympathy to Chief Judge Dije Abdu Aboki and the judiciary, the governor encouraged them to remain steadfast in their pursuit of justice. He also thanked the people of Kano for their support of the administration, praying for continued peace, stability, and prosperity in the state.
