Kano Moves To Tackle Daba Fight, Political Thuggery With Safe Corridor Initiative
As part of the preparations, the Coordinator of the programme and Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, on Sunday led members of the implementation committee on an inspection tour of facilities at the Corporate Security Institute in Gabasawa.
During the visit, the committee inspected hostels, classrooms, training halls, sports facilities and other structures expected to support the smooth take-off of the initiative.
The Safe Corridor Programme is a non-kinetic security intervention designed to promote rehabilitation, empowerment, reintegration, peace building and behavioural reorientation among youths involved in violent activities and political thuggery.
Speaking during the inspection, Waiya said the initiative reflects the commitment of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration to addressing insecurity through community-based solutions, dialogue and empowerment rather than relying solely on enforcement measures.
He stated that the government was determined to tackle the rising menace of daba activities and politically motivated violence across Kano communities through sustainable programmes capable of transforming affected youths into productive members of society.
According to him, adequate arrangements are being put in place to ensure the successful commencement of the project, adding that the committee remains focused on delivering its mandate effectively.
Members of the committee expressed satisfaction with the level of preparations at the facility, noting that final touches were being concluded ahead of the official unveiling of the programme.
Among dignitaries who participated in the inspection tour were Sarkin Shanu, Alhaji Shehu Mohammed; Dan Amar and Hakimin Gobirawa, Alhaji Aliyu Umar Harazimi; the Kano State Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Alhaji Lawan Dahiru; businessman Alhaji Sabiu Bako; representatives of civil society organisations; and other stakeholders.
The committee maintained that the Safe Corridor Programme would play a key role in reducing youth violence, curbing political thuggery and strengthening peace and social stability across Kano State.
