4 Killed as Residents, Security Operatives Clash, Location Announced
- Rimin Auzinawa community in Ungogo local government area of Kano state has been thrown into mourning
- Four members of the community reportedly lost their lives in a violent clash with security operatives
- It was gathered that the victims were shot dead after retaliating against the destruction of their buildings
Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 7 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international events
Kano state - A violent clash between residents with security operatives has led to the death of four people in Rimin Auzinawa, Ungogo local government area of Kano state.
The clash was a result of the demolition of properties in the area by security operatives.
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As reported by Daily Trust, the security personnel reportedly shot the victims dead after residents retaliated against the destruction of their buildings.
The Kano Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA) had marked buildings estimated at 40 and under construction.
It was gathered that the land in question reportedly belongs to Bayero University, Kano (BUK).
A resident affected by the demolition said that:
“We resolved all issues with KNUPDA. They assured us our properties were not within BUK land. But on Sunday night, officials of KNUPDA, and security operatives arrived and demolished the buildings.
“When people resisted, security forces opened fire, killing four individuals who have now been buried. It’s a tragic situation,”
A senior KNUPDA director insisted that the demolition was not carried out by the agency.
According to a high-ranking official, the demolition was not carried out by a task force from the Ministry of Land and Physical Planning.
An official from the ministry, who spoke on condition of anonymity said the land belongs to BUK.
He assured that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf-led Kano government would soon issue an official statement.
Legit.ng also reported that a federal high court in Kano prohibited the state government from the demolition of residential buildings at Salanta quarters.
The government of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf had marked some buildings for demolition.
The Kano government claimed the buildings were illegally sold by the immediate past administration. However, residents approached the court.
Kano governor orders demolition of Bayero's palace
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano ordered the immediate demolition of the Nasarawa mini palace housing the deposed Emir Aminu Ado Bayero.
The governor spoke through the state's attorney general and commissioner for Justice, Haruna Dederi, noting that the government has concluded a plan to renovate and reconstruct the palace.
The decision of the government came hours after the federal high court in the state nullified the deposition of the embattled Emir Bayero.
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