The Kano State Government has ordered the immediate demolition of an illegal building in Sheikh Nasiru Kabara’s house.
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State gave the order after investigation revealed that no official approval was given for the structure on the land belonging to the Kano State Emirate Council.
This is contained in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Agency, Nabilusi Abubakar on Tuesday in Kano.
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Alhaji Baffa Babba-Ɗan’agundi, Managing Director of Kano State Road and Traffic Agency(KAROTA), said neither the state government nor the Emirate council gave the permit for the construction.
The statement reads in part;
Kano State government has Demolished a structure illegally build at the famous Sheik Nasiru Kabara City House.
The state governor, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje ordered the Demolishing after an investigation shows that some people’s constructed the place under false pretence causing confusion between the State Government and the Emirate Council.
Hon. Baffa Babba Ɗan’agundi, Managing Director Kano Road and Traffic Agency who doubles as the chairman Committee on Removal of Illegal structures wish to inform the public 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 after a thorough investigation, it was discovered that some greedy and self-centred persons who only cared about their interest were behind it.
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 Kadariyya sect will also be well fenced.
The governor has also directed for 24/7 security presence in the area to protect children in the playground, parents and guardians against all forms of crimes.
The committee also warns that those who engage in erecting illegal structures in the state must henceforth desist from such as government have resolved to prosecute anyone caught violating state laws regarding acquiring land and building.
