#October1st: Group cautions Kano youths to shun violence

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The Kano Peace Committee, on Tuesday, cautioned Kano youths against participating in the October 1 protest, citing concerns of violence that may lead to the destruction of public and private properties.

The groupโ€™s warning came as Nigeria marks its 64th Independence anniversary, emphasising the importance of unity and peaceful coexistence.

KPCโ€™s  Convener/Head of Secretariat, Ibrahim Waiya, in a press statement made available to the Punch in Kano, alleged that a sponsored campaign was circulating to mobilize Kano youths to continue the โ€œEnd bad Governanceโ€ protest.

Waiya described the campaign as โ€œmisleading, unpatriotic, and ill-timed,โ€ highlighting the devastating consequences of the previous national protest from August 1-10, 2024.

โ€œKano State experienced one of its worst nightmares, with billions of naira in damages and loss of lives,โ€ Waiya said. โ€œThe protest caused significant economic, social, and commercial setbacks and rubbished our reputation and integrity, respect, and honour among othersโ€, Waiya lamented.

Waiya reminded youths that many participants in the previous protest are still languishing in jail, abandoned by those, who instigated the violence.

He said, โ€œWe urge youths to use their brains and think critically, avoiding manipulation by selfish politicians.

โ€œItโ€™s time to emancipate ourselves from political manipulation and rediscover ourselves, as honourable human beings, equal to all others.โ€

The KPC appreciated the security agenciesโ€™ efforts in safeguarding the state and urged them to continue working professionally within the ambits of the law.
โ€œItโ€™s time to join hands to salvage our dear state and country from evil plans that threaten peace, security, and peaceful co-existence. We must protect and preserve Kano Stateโ€™s integrity, honour, and respectโ€, Waiya emphasised. (Punch)

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