Kano: Demolition of structures �barbaric�, says APC

The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has condemned the ongoing demolition of structures by the New Nigeria People�s Party-controlled government in the state, saying the exercise is �barbaric.�

The Deputy Chairman of the party in the state, Shehu Maigari, made the condemnation on Tuesday while addressing a news conference at the NUJ Press Centre, Kano.

Lamenting, he said, “Kano, being a megacity and the commercial nerve centre of the Northern region and other West African countries, is now facing a serious calamity from the NNPP-led administration.

�This barbaric and wanton destruction of the people�s means of livelihood by the State Government calls for serious prayers by all well-meaning persons, as the people are now counting their losses in billions of naira.”

He said the demolition exercise had paralysed and brought to a standstill commercial activities at the famous Kantin Kwari and Kofar Wambai markets, among other business areas in the city.

�We, therefore, call on all those affected to exercise patience, maintain calmness, explore all legal means to protect their properties, and seek legal redress for the damages done and the losses incurred,� he said.

The party also urged parents and guardians in the city to caution their children and wards on the dangers of them being used as �agents of destruction by the NNPP-led administration.�

It also asked security agencies in the state to �step up action that will restore the people�s confidence in the light of the shock and calamity that befell the state.�

�Finally, we assure the good people of Kano State of our support and concern in this trying period,� the party chairman added.