By Rabiu Sanusi
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state has condoled with the family of late Bashir Auwal Tudun Fulani, Deputy-Commander of Vigilante of Tudun Fulani unit in Ungogo local government, who was killed a few days ago while trying to broker peace between factions of Yandaba.
The governor, who was represented by the Director-General, Special Services Directorate, Government House, Kano, AVM Ibrahim Umaru (rtd), led a delegation on a condolence visit to the families of the deceased, condemned the killing, saying it was barbaric.
Governor Abba Kabir, who described the deceased as a hero and patriotic Nigerian who paid the supreme price in his attempt to protect the lives and property of people of his community, local government and the state in general, tasked the security agencies to intensify efforts in fishing out the killers of late Bashir Auwal.
While praying for the repose of the soul of the deceased and Jannatul Firdausi to be his final abode, he enjoined the families and the communities to bear the irreparable loss.
He, therefore, cautioned youths in the state to live in peace with one another and avoid being used by the disgruntled elements to achieve their selfish interest that may result in unrest and threaten peace in the society.
Similarly, the representative of the governor visited Dukurawa quarters in Dala local government to commiserate with another Vigilante operative, Malam Baba Kukawa, who was attacked and injured by thieves while trying to prevent them from stealing solar installation appliances.
The governor appreciated the support of the Vigilante personnel in strengthening the security architecture in the state and urged them to redouble their efforts, assuring the support of the government towards discharging their duties.
In their separate responses, the representative of the family of the late Bashir Auwal and Malam Baba Kukawa appreciated the concern shown to them during the trying period and thanked the government for the financial support extended to them, through AVM Ibrahim Umaru (rtd).
During the visit, the Director-General was accompanied by the Director of Special Service, Umar Baba Zubairu, State Commander of Vigilante, Alhaji Ubale Barau Badawa, his counterpart of Dala local government, Auwal Isah, and a host of other officials.