Yusuf Reunites 76 Pardoned Minors to Families, Urges them to be Good Ambassadors

Ahmad Sorondinki in Kano

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has handed over the 76 pardoned minors to their family members after undergoing various medical checkup at the Muhammadu Buhari Specialist Hospital in the state.

The 71 youths were accused of looting property during the last #Endbadgovernance protest on August 1.

The governor, who was represented by the his Chief of Staff, Alhaji Wada Sagagi, urged the youths to be good ambassadors of the state and always respect the rule of law.

He also urged them to be law-abiding and shun all acts of unlawful protest in the future, as the state government concluded arrangements to sponsor their education to the higher level.

He further explained that the state government has directed the Ministry of Education to ensure adequate follow-up on the reformed minors in order to achieve the set objectives.

Speaking on behalf of their parents, Malam Nura Muhammad commended the Kano State Government for taking the responsibility of the 71 youths up to the time of their release.

Earlier, the Chief of Field Office UNICEF, Mr. Michael Banda, said the release and reunification of the 76 youths was a great development.