Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed sorrow over the death of Sadiq Gentle, a Senior Special Reporter with the Kano State Ministry of History and Culture, who was killed in a violent attack by suspected hoodlums.
In a statement issued through his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the governor described the late Gentle as “a dedicated and patriotic social media professional” whose untimely and violent death has cast a dark cloud over the state’s media and governance circles.
“The news of the death of Malam Sadiq Gentle hit me with deep sadness and anguish,” the governor said.
“He was not only a devoted public servant, but also a man of peace and integrity, who served the state with utmost dedication. His gruesome murder is a tragedy and an affront to our collective humanity.”
Condemnation and call for justice
Governor Yusuf strongly condemned the killing, labeling it “heinous, barbaric, and utterly unacceptable.”
He extended his deepest condolences to Gentle’s family, friends, and colleagues, affirming the state’s support during this painful time.
He has directed security agencies to act swiftly and ensure that those behind the killing are arrested and brought to justice without delay.
