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Kano gov’s aide dies after machete attack
A Senior Special Reporter to Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, at the Ministry of History and Culture, Sadiq Gentle, has died from injuries sustained during a violent attack by suspected hoodlums, as reported by DailyTrust.
Gentle passed away on Thursday morning at the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, days after the gruesome machete attack at his residence.
Meanwhile, the Kano state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has directed security agencies to swing into action and fish out the perpetrators.
In a condolence message issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the governor described the late aide as “a dedicated and patriotic social media professional” whose violent death has cast a dark cloud over the state government and the media community.
The governor said, “The news of the death of Malam Sadiq Gentle hit me with deep sadness and anguish.
“He was not only a devoted public servant, but also a man of peace and integrity, who served the state with utmost dedication. His gruesome murder is a tragedy and an affront to our collective humanity.”
Governor Yusuf condemned the killing in the strongest terms, describing it as “heinous, barbaric, and utterly unacceptable.”
The Governor also extended heartfelt condolences to Gentle’s family, friends, and professional colleagues, assuring them that the Kano State Government stands in solidarity with them during this difficult time.