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The governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, has promised to revisit the murder charges against a member representing Tudunwada/Doguwa Federal Constituency, Alhassan Doguwa.

Mr Doguwa was first arraigned before a Senior Magistrate on March 1 for alleged murder and admitted to N500 million bail by a Federal High Court, Kano, on March 6.

In a surprise twist, the Ganduje administration, on May 25, absolved the lawmaker of complicity in the murder, saying he had no case to answer.

But the newly sworn-in governor of the state said in his inaugural address on Monday that he would pursue the case to its logical conclusion.

“The infamous case of Alasan Ado Doguwa, who allegedly sponsored the maiming and murder of over 15 innocent souls in Tudun Wada Local Government will be pursued to its logical conclusion,” the governor said.

He also promised to set a judicial commission of inquiry on political thuggery in the state in order to bring the perpetrators to justice.

“The numerous victims of the Ganduje campaign of violence, using thugs that were being intoxicated with drugs will not be left unchecked. In order to prevent future occurrence, a judicial Commission of Inquiry will be put in place to ensure that the perpetrators and their sponsors are brought to justice.and the families of the victims of political thuggery are also entitled to justice.

“We cannot forget the case of one of our respected member and supporter, Hon Dadiyata, who was bundled in broad day light by unknown assailant and whisked away. For five years nothing is heard of him. Kano State Government will take up the case of Dadiyata with all relevant security agencies in the country so as to rescue him and bring his assailants to justice,” he said.

On menace of phone snatching, the new governor announced the formation of a Special Joint Taskforce to Prevent Phone Snatching and other Street Crimes.

“Beginning with security, we are aware of the persistent cases of armed robbery (especially phone snatching), kidnapping, cattle rustling and other violent crimes being perpetrated on the streets of our towns and cities. This menace will be confronted and brought to a permanent end throughout our State.

“On behalf of the government and people of our State, I want to register our condolences to the families of all the victims of this unacceptable crime. We are aware that one of the major factors that fuels these criminal activities is the consumption of illicit drugs. I am, today, announcing the formation of a Special Joint Taskforce to Prevent Phone Snatching and other Street Crimes comprising of teams of law enforcement agencies and mobile courts that would work together to clear our streets of these criminals and bring all of them to justice swiftly.

“The Kano State Reformatory Institute, Kiru will be reopened soonest for the purposes of rehabilitating drug addicts,” he added.