•Late Fatima and her children – all murdered
Kano governor, Abba Yusuf has vowed to sign the death warrants of suspects arrested in connection with the murder of Mrs. Fatima Abubakar and her six children in Chiranci Dorayi if convicted by a court of law.
He also vowed to sign the death warrant for the killers of Hanifa and the Gezawa arsonists who also set many people ablaze, reports The Nation.
In the pursuit of justice, Yusuf directed the Kano Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice to fast-track the prosecution of suspects already arrested in connection with the killings.
The governor approved a welfare package for Haruna Bashir – the bereaved husband of the deceased wife and six children, who were gruesomely killed a few days ago.
The package includes sponsorship for Hajj and Umrah, provision of a new house and full government support.
A statement by Abba Yusuf’s spokesman Sanusi Bature stated that the governor made the announcement during his condolence visit to the family.
“Governor Yusuf expressed deep sympathy over the tragic incident and assured the family of the state government’s commitment to rehabilitating the bereaved father and restoring his social life.
“He directed that a new and befitting house be provided for him and pledged continued welfare support.
“The governor also said the state would assist the man to remarry, should he find a suitable life partner, and take care of all necessary requirements to enable him start a new life,” the statement said.
The governor commended the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS), and other security agencies for their synergy and swift actions that led to the arrest of the suspects.
In appreciation of the government’s gesture, the bereaved father (Haruna Bashir) donated his own house to the Kano State Government for the construction of an Islamiyya school that will serve the Chiranci Dorayi community.
