Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf says his administration will restore the historic Kano walls with material from the state’s demolished sites.
Governor Yusuf made the statement over the weekend while inspecting some of the demolished sites in Kano.
The governor informed the public in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sanusi Tofa, that the material from the demolished locations will be used to rebuild the historic Kano walls.
The governor directed that “People who have no business are not to be seen at the demolition sites,” adding that “the police and men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) are mandated to provide security and guard against intruders.”
He also ordered that the appropriate punishment be taken against intruders and others who exhibited defiant behavior.
Yusuf stated his vision for the renovation of Kano’s city walls during the inspection saying “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 a site of attraction as a national monument.”
The governor also urged the residents of Kano to obey the law and report any suspicious movements to security agencies. He also underlined the significance of maintaining the state’s peace and stability.
