- Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf Condemns ‘Heinous’ Murder of Senior Aide
- Gentle passed away after brutal machete attack at his home
- Yusuf instructs security agencies to act swiftly and apprehend the perpetrators
A Senior Special Reporter to Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the Ministry of History and Culture, Sadiq Gentle, has died from injuries sustained in a violent attack by suspected hoodlums.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Gentle passed away on Thursday morning at the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, days after the brutal machete attack at his home.
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Meanwhile, Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has instructed security agencies to act swiftly and apprehend the perpetrators.
In a condolence message issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the governor described the late aide as “a dedicated and patriotic social media professional” whose violent death has cast a dark cloud over the state government and the media community.
The governor said, “The news of the death of Malam Sadiq Gentle hit me with deep sadness and anguish.
“He was not only a devoted public servant, but also a man of peace and integrity, who served the state with utmost dedication. His gruesome murder is a tragedy and an affront to our collective humanity.”
Governor Yusuf condemned the killing in the strongest terms, calling it “heinous, barbaric, and utterly unacceptable.”
He also extended heartfelt condolences to Gentle’s family, friends, and professional colleagues, assuring them that the Kano State Government stands in solidarity with them during this difficult time.
