Kano governor mourns murdered aide, orders manhunt for killers
The Kano State Government has mourned the death of Sadiq Gentle, a senior special reporter to governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
Gentle, who worked at the Ministry of History and Culture, died from injuries sustained during a gruesome machete attack at his residence.
According to a condolence message issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, via his Facebook page, Gentle passed away on Thursday morning at the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, days after the violent attack.
The spokesperson noted that the news of Sadiq Gentle’s death hit Yusuf with deep sadness and anguish.
The governor, who condemned the killing in the strongest terms, described it as “heinous, barbaric, and utterly unacceptable.”
The statement said the governor has directed security agencies to swing into action and immediately fish out those involved in the killing.
“Governor Yusuf described the late Gentle as ‘a dedicated and patriotic social media professional’ whose violent death has cast a dark cloud over the state government and the media community.
‘‘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,’” the statement read.
“The Governor also extended heartfelt condolences to Gentle’s family, friends, and professional colleagues, assuring them that the Kano State Government stands in solidarity with them during this difficult time,” the statement added.
