Kano CSOs Demand Action Against Political Thuggery

The Kano Civil Society Alliance organized a protest against the increasing political thuggery in Kano State, warning that violence associated with the Yan Daba group threatens democratic stability ahead of the 2027 general elections. The coalition convened at Bayero University on a recent date, presenting a list of ten deadly attacks recorded between January and May 2026, which included the killing of ten individuals during a clash on state roads and the deaths of five people on May 5.

They cited the killing of a police officer in Hotoro Division and repeated clashes at Dorayi Koki Abattoir Market and Rimin Kebe. The alliance called for an immediate suspension of political rallies until a comprehensive security framework is implemented.

They described Kano's population of nearly 18 million, with about 8 million youths, as economically significant yet vulnerable to banditry and insurgency. Ambassador Abdullahi Muhammad spoke on behalf of the group, emphasizing the need for strengthened law enforcement and appealing for intervention from INEC and international security organizations.