The Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has revealed that the state plans to reconstruct the ancient Kano wall using materials salvaged from demolished areas.
He mentioned that the process of initiating the reconstruction has already begun.
Yusuf made this announcement during his visit to various demolished locations in the Kano metropolis over the weekend.
In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Governor assured that the debris obtained from these demolished sites would be utilized in the restoration of the Kano walls.
He, however, warned that: “People, who have no business are not needed to be seen at the demolition sites and the police and men of Nigeria Security and Civil Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has been mandated to provide security at the sites and guard it against intruders”.
“All those, who are not involved in the demolition exercise should keep off, as security agencies will not hesitate to take appropriate actions against intruders and those, who tend to be recalcitrant.”
“We went round the city to inspect the demolished sites and we decided to use the debris of the demolished sites to rehabilitate Kano city walls, so as to preserve history, beautify Kano and make it sites of attraction, as a national monument,” He added.
The Governor urged the residents of Kano to maintain lawfulness and remain vigilant by reporting any suspicious activities to the security agencies. He emphasized the importance of sustaining peace and stability in the beloved state Kano.
