Kano State Government has declared that it will grant amnesty to additional 960 dangerous repentant political thugs.
This is said to be part of the move to completely eradicate street fighting, phone snatching and other social vices.
Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Mr Ibrahim Abdullahi-Waiya represented Gov. Abba Kabir-Yusuf, during the formal presentation of the thugs at Bompai Police Headquarters, Kano.
He explained that "718 youths had so far been profiled, while an additional 960 names were awaiting police validation before being enrolled into the programme.”
He said the initiative was designed as a deliberate non-kinetic approach to tackle thuggery, rehabilitate affected youths and reintegrate them into society.
“After profiling by the police and drug testing by the NDLEA, the repentant youths will undergo rehabilitation.
“Gov Kabir Yusuf has pledged to grant them amnesty so they can be free from past accusations and begin a new life,” he said.
Abdullahi-Waiya added that some of the youths would be immediately engaged in employment, while others would undergo rehabilitation before reintegration into society.
The commissioner stressed that traditional rulers, civil society organisations and security agencies would monitor the programme to ensure accountability and transparency.
In his remarks, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu-Bakori, commended the initiative, describing it as a bold step to foster a safer and more harmonious Kano State.
He urged the youths to embrace the opportunity and turn away from crime.
"To our youths, especially those involved in Daba (thuggery), I appeal to you to repent, lay down your arms and embrace peace.
“The government has provided you with a second chance through this programme,” he said.
Also, the Hisbah Commander, Sheikh Aminu Daurawa, appealed to the beneficiaries to encourage others who were yet to surrender to do so.
