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#EndSARS protests aimed at disintegrating Nigeria — Ganduje
By Modupe Shodeinde
The Governor of Kano State, Abdullah Ganduje, alleged that enemies of Nigeria sponsored the #EndSARS protests to encourage the country’s disintegration.
He said this while addressing men of the press at the Africa House on Tuesday.
According to him, the protests started off as a stand against SARS brutality and extrajudicial killings. But then, he said, the protests became a tool for enemies of Nigeria to try split the country.
He said: “The initial protest was about SARS’ brutality and extrajudicial killings, which were genuine issues and most of us supported it, calling for police reformation.
“But the handwriting on the wall is now clear; enemies of Nigeria sat and decided ‘let us disintegrate this country.’ But God is with us; they did not succeed.
“So, we need to appeal for national cohesion, beginning with the youths. Whoever prays for the disintegration of Nigeria must be a mad person.”
The governor called for unity in the country, using Gen. Yakubu Gowon’s phrase, “To keep Nigeria one is a task that must be done”, to drive home his point.
“I call you (journalists) to see how we can promote peace and security in Kano and Nigeria.
“No doubt, external forces are trying to destabilise this country. Some people are acting outside the country to ensure what happened in some smaller African countries happens here. But we must nip it in the bud.
“Let us ensure no one is molested in Kano, in Nigeria, irrespective of his tribe or religion. Those who started it in Kano State were arrested and today, they have repented, confessed and apologised,” he stated.
