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Kano CP raises concern over rise in culpable homicide cases
By Francesca Hangeior.
The Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Salman Garba, has raised concern over increased cases of culpable homicide resulting from fighting, stabbing with knives, drowning in water, and flood-related death in the state.
CP Garba who made this known in a statement issued by his spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna, said the alarming trend has resulted in the loss of precious lives, leaving families and communities devastated.
He said the command has swung into action by increasing patrols and surveillance in high-risk areas and also engaging with community leaders as well as stakeholders to address the root causes of the disturbing trends.
CP Garba however, urged the residents to exercise caution and restraint from violent behaviors in their daily interactions to prevent occurrence and reoccurrence of the incidents.
According to the statement, “The Kano State Police Command has observed a disturbing and alarming trend of increased cases of culpable homicide resulting from fighting, stabbing with knives, drowning in water, and flood-related death. These incidents have resulted in the loss of precious lives, leaving families and communities devastated.
“The Command is deeply concerned about this trend and urges the public to exercise extreme caution and restraint in their daily interactions to prevent such occurrences. In this regard, we appeal to parents and guardians to counsel their children and wards on the dangers of engaging in violent behavior and the consequences of such actions.
“Members of the public are also advised to: Avoid engaging in physical altercations or arguments that could escalate into violence and refrain from carrying dangerous weapons, especially knives, broken bottles, irons, clubs, etc.
“Similarly, be mindful of their surroundings and avoid situations that could lead to physical harm, stay away from flooded areas and avoid attempting to cross flooded roads or waterways and report any incidents or suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
“The Kano State Police Command is working tirelessly to address this issue and ensure public safety. We have increased patrols and surveillance in high-risk areas, and the Police Command is engaging with community leaders and stakeholders to address the root causes of these incidents.
“Finally, the Commissioner of Police, CP Salman Dogo Garba encourages anyone with information on such incidents to report to the nearest police station as your cooperation and support are crucial in preventing loss of lives and maintaining peace in the State,” the statement however reads.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Wednesday that their naval forces stopped two ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz and directed them to the territorial waters of the Islamic Republic.
“The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps naval force this morning identified and stopped in the Strait of Hormuz two violating ships,” the Guards said in a statement.
“The two offending ships… were seized by the IRGC’s naval forces and directed to the Iranian coast.”
They identified one ship as “MSC-FRANCESCA”, which they said belonged “to the Zionist regime” in reference to Israel, and the other as “EPAMINONDAS”, which they said was “tampering with navigation systems and jeopardising maritime security.”
The Guards further warned against any action against the regulations imposed by the Islamic republic in the strait “as well as activities contrary to the safe passage” through the waterway.
Tehran has said vessels must seek permission to leave of enter the Gulf through Hormuz, through a route that in peacetime accounts for a fifth of the world’s oil and gas exports along with other vital commodities.
Source: AFP
Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has advised the Nigerian government to rethink its stance on refusing to negotiate with terrorists, saying dialogue may be key to ending the country’s long-running violence.
In a Facebook post on Wednesday, the Kaduna-based cleric argued that Nigeria is being influenced by a “Western slogan” that does not always reflect reality.
He stressed that talks, rather than force alone, could help break the cycle of attacks affecting many parts of the country.
Gumi also warned that weak border control is worsening insecurity, allowing weapons and criminal elements to move freely.
According to him, this has made it more difficult to defeat terrorism and protect citizens.
He pointed to ongoing tensions involving the United States and Iran, saying even powerful nations engage in negotiations despite public positions against it. He urged Nigeria to draw lessons from such situations.
He said: “We should not be misled by the Western slogan, ‘We don’t negotiate with terrorists.’”
Gumi added that violence often leads to more suffering for civilians, as both terrorist attacks and military operations tend to harm innocent people.
He further explained: “As long as Nigeria’s borders remain porous, the cycle of violence will persist.”
The cleric emphasised that understanding the root causes of terrorism is crucial to finding lasting solutions, warning that force alone cannot resolve the crisis.
In his words: “The lesson is clear: lasting solutions require realism, dialogue, and strategic understanding, not just force.”
Gumi suggested that Nigeria may need a neutral mediator to help open dialogue and reduce tensions, similar to efforts seen in other conflict zones.
Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, has nominated and forwarded Murtala Garo to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation as the new deputy governor of the State.
This is contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mustapha Muhammad, late Tuesday night.
According to the statement: “The nomination is in line with Section 191(3) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which empowers the Governor to nominate a Deputy Governor where a vacancy exists.”
Recall that the position of the deputy governor became vacant after the resignation of Abdussalam Gwarzo on March 27, 2026.
“Following wide consultations with key stakeholders, the Governor has requested the Assembly to grant the necessary approval for Garo’s nomination,” the statement added.
Iran Seizes Two Ships attempting to cross Strait of Hormuz
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