Kano State has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of Sadiq Gentle, a Senior Special Reporter to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the Ministry of History and Culture, who succumbed to fatal injuries sustained in a gruesome machete attack by suspected hoodlums.
Gentle, known for his professionalism and unwavering dedication to public service, passed away in the early hours of Thursday at the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment since the horrifying attack at his residence days earlier.
In the wake of this deeply disturbing incident, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has ordered security agencies to immediately launch a full-scale investigation and apprehend those responsible for the brutal killing.
In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the governor expressed profound grief over the loss, describing the late aide as “a dedicated and patriotic social media professional whose untimely death has cast a pall of sorrow over the entire Kano State Government and media community.”
“The news of Malam Sadiq Gentle’s death hit me with deep sadness and anguish,” Governor Yusuf stated. “He was not only a devoted public servant but also a man of peace, humility, and integrity. His murder is not only a tragedy but a stark violation of our shared humanity.”
The governor did not mince words in his condemnation of the attack, calling it “heinous, barbaric, and utterly unacceptable.” He further reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to justice, emphasizing that those behind this senseless act will not go unpunished.
Governor Yusuf extended his heartfelt condolences to Gentle’s family, friends, and colleagues, assuring them that the state government stands in unwavering solidarity with them during this painful period.
He added that the Kano State Government would ensure that the full weight of the law is brought to bear on the perpetrators, reaffirming the state’s zero tolerance for criminality in all its forms.
As tributes continue to pour in from across the state and beyond, Sadiq Gentle is being remembered as a voice of reason, a bridge between government and the people, and a beacon of hope for responsible media engagement in Kano.
His legacy, though cut short by the hands of violence, remains a testament to the power of truth, service, and sacrifice in the pursuit of a better society.
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