A fierce political confrontation has erupted in Kano State after Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf accused Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, and former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of masterminding bandit attacks in the state.
Senator Barau’s camp has fired back with uncompromising force, warning the Governor to immediately produce concrete evidence or prepare for an inevitable legal battle.
In a strongly worded statement issued by Basiru Yusuf Shuwaki, Director-General, Social Media, Office of the Deputy President of the Senate, the Senator dismissed the Governor’s claims as “reckless, baseless, politically engineered falsehoods designed to incite fear and score cheap political points.”
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“A Dangerous Politicization of Security” — Barau’s Camp
The statement condemned the allegations as an alarming sign of governance irresponsibility, accusing Governor Yusuf of dragging security issues into the mud of politics.
> “This level of desperation is unacceptable. If the Governor cannot back his words with verifiable evidence, he must be ready to defend his lies in court,” the statement warned.
Barau’s team insists that no serious leader would weaponize security information without facts, describing the Governor’s conduct as “a deliberate attempt to smear reputations and mislead the public.”
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Barau’s Track Record Contradicts Allegations
Reeling out his contributions to security in Kano North, the Deputy Senate President’s team underscored:
Hilux patrol vehicles donated to all police stations in Kano North
1,000 brand-new motorcycles given to security personnel
Multiple modern police stations constructed across several LGAs.
According to the statement, these investments “speak louder than the Governor’s unfounded propaganda.”
Warning to the Public: “Do Not Be Fooled”
The Deputy Senate President’s office urged Kano residents to see through what it described as “a political plot crafted out of fear and incompetence.”
Supporters of Senator Barau were advised to disregard the “manufactured allegations” and remain calm while the Senator pursues appropriate legal redress if the Governor fails to present evidence.
Signed:
Basiru Yusuf Shuwaki
Director-General, Social Media
Office of the Deputy President of the Senate
