Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has condemned the brutal killing of his aide, Malam Sadiq Gentle, describing it as a heinous and barbaric act. Gentle, a Senior Special Reporter with the Ministry of History and Culture, died on Thursday from injuries sustained during a machete attack by suspected hoodlums.
According to reports, the assailants stormed Gentle’s residence on Sunday night and inflicted severe wounds on him.
He was rushed to the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries four days later.
In a condolence message signed by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf described the late journalist as a “dedicated and patriotic social media professional” whose death is a significant loss to both the government and the media community.
“The news of the death of Malam Sadiq Gentle hit me with deep sadness and anguish,” the governor said. “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 extended his heartfelt condolences to Gentle’s family, friends, and colleagues, and assured them of the government’s support during this difficult time.
He also directed security agencies to launch a full-scale investigation and ensure that those responsible for the murder are apprehended and brought to justice without delay.
The attack has sparked outrage across Kano State, with calls for enhanced security measures to protect public officials and residents alike.
