Kano State governor, Engr Abba Kabir Yusuf has expressed deep grief over the killing of Sadiq Gentle, a senior special reporter attached to the Ministry of History and Culture, who died from injuries sustained in a recent attack by suspected hoodlums.
In a condolence message on Thursday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf described Gentle as “a dedicated and patriotic social media professional ”whose death has shaken the state government and media community.
“The news of the death of Malam Sadiq Gentle hit me with deep sadness and anguish,” the governor stated.
“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.”
Condemning the killing as “heinous, barbaric, and utterly unacceptable,” the governor vowed to ensure justice is served. He directed security agencies to “swing into action and fish out those involved in his murder immediately.”
Governor Yusuf also extended heartfelt condolences to Gentle’s family, friends, and colleagues, assuring them of the government’s full support during this difficult time.
