Kano Judicial Commission of Inquiry on political violence to hold inaugural sitting on Monday

The Judicial Commission of Inquiry on Political Violence and Missing Persons set up by Kano State Government to investigate the causes of political violence and missing persons from  2015 to 2023, has fixed Monday, May 6, 2024, for its inaugural sitting.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Commission Secretary, Alhaji Mahmoud Bello Bari on Saturday and sent to SolaceBase.

The statement said that the session will take place at Kano High Court no.13 Miller Road, by 10am.

SolaceBase recalled that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf inaugurated the two Commissions of Inquiry in April 2024 to investigate instances of political violence and missing persons from 2015 to 2023 and misappropriation of public properties.

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 Justice Zuwaira Yusuf of Kano High Court along with other distinguished personalities were appointed as Chairperson and members of the Commission.

At the inaugural speech, Governor Yusuf reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to hold anyone accountable for the alleged offence.

He also directed the Commission members to remain steadfast in serving the people of the state by ensuring that justice prevail.

The Governor however made it clear that the move was not meant to witch hunt anybody, but a response to the mandate given to him by the good people of Kano state.