By Mustapha Adamu, Kano
The Kano State government has ordered the immediate demolition of what it described as an illegal building at the popular Sheikh Nasiru Kabara, late leader of Qadiriyya sect’s House in the state.
The state governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, gave the order after investigation revealed that no official approval was ever given for the structure on the land belonging to the Kano State Emirate Council.
Baffa Dan’agundi Managing Director of Kano Road and Traffic Agency, KAROTA, revealed this in a statement, signed by and issued by Nabilusi Abubakar Kofar-Na’isa, spokesman of KAROTA, yesterday in Kano.
Dan’agundi, who doubles as the Chairman committee for the removal of the said Illegal structures, stated that “against earlier speculations, neither the state government nor the Emirate Council gave the permit.
“It is important for the public to know that the illegal building had led to suspicion between the state government and the Emirate, which all thought the other party was behind it.
“However, after thorough investigation, it was discovered that some greedy and self-centered persons who only cared about their interest were behind it,” the statement reads in parts.
“While further investigations are ongoing, Governor Ganduje has ordered complete demolition, fencing and installation of recreational facilities for children while the remaining space used for zikir by the Qadariyya sect will also be well fenced,” he added.
Dan’agundi further disclosed that the governor had also directed for 24/7 security presence in the area to protect children in the playground, parents and guardians against all forms of crimes.
Furthermore, the committee also warns that those who engage in erecting illegal structures in the state must henceforth desist from such, as the government had resolved to prosecute anyone caught violating state laws regarding acquiring land and building.
