Blasphemy killing in Kano: Governor Ganduje names prime suspect
– Governor Abdullahi Ganduje announced the arrest of the prime suspect in the blasphemy killing in Kano
– Ganduje gave the name of the suspect as Alhaji Dauda and promised that justice would be done in the case
– Speaking on behalf of the state government and people of Kano, Ganduje promised to support the bereaved family at the trying period
Governor Abdullahi-Ganduje of Kano state
Abdullahi Ganduje, the governor of Kano state, has announced the arrest of the prime suspect in the killing of a woman at Kofar Wambai market in Kano city.
Suspected hoodlums had killed Bridget Agbahime after reportedly accusing her of blasphemy.
Speaking at the end of a stakeholders meeting in Kano, Ganduje gave the name of the suspect as Alhaji Dauda and promised that justice would be done in the case.
According to a statement sent to Premium Times by Salihu Tanko Yakasai, the governor’s spokesperson, Ganduje commended security agencies for going after the perpetrators of the cruel act.
Prominent dignitaries and participants who attended the meeting described the incident as illegal, unfortunate and regrettable.
Those at the meeting include Ransome Bello, the state chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Mike Agbahime, the husband of the deceased, islamic scholars and security agencies.
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In a six-point resolution read by Ganduje after the meeting, participants condoled the husband of the deceased, describing the killing of his wife as illegal and unacceptable.
He added that all the stakeholders should publicly condemn the killing of the victim, all Islamic and Christian leaders should engage in public enlightenment of their followers to prevent recurrence of such atrocious crimes.
Speaking on behalf of the state government and people of Kano, Ganduje promised to support the bereaved family at the trying period.
Also speaking, Bello noted that his association was fully satisfied with the resolutions reached at the meeting.
“There is nothing better any person would expect more than what you (the governor) have done tonight,” he said.
The CAN chairman called on the people to remain calm as the government already took steps to return peace to the state.
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