EndBadGovernance Protest: Committee confirms 10 dead, ₦11bn in property losses in Kano
KANO — The Committee of Inquiry on the End Bad Governance Protest, established by Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf, has confirmed that 10 people were killed and ₦11 billion worth of properties destroyed during the demonstration.
The findings were presented during the 25th Kano State Executive Council meeting at Government House, where the committee’s chairman, Justice Lawan Wada (rtd.), submitted the official report.
Receiving the report, Governor Yusuf announced plans to issue a white paper to identify those responsible for sponsoring and executing the violent protest.
“According to the report, 10 people lost their lives, while seven others sustained critical injuries,” the statement read.
“Additionally, public and private properties worth over ₦11 billion were destroyed during the protest.”
Governor Yusuf emphasized that his administration allowed the committee’s six-month investigation to proceed independently without interference.
“I trust the integrity and professionalism of the committee members. They were selected on merit, and I am confident they conducted their work without bias,” he stated.
He assured that appropriate action would be taken on the report’s findings to deter future violence and destruction.
The governor also commended the committee for their thorough work and encouraged them to remain available for future assignments if needed.
