A Senior Special Reporter to the Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, at the Ministry of History and Culture, Sadiq Gentle, has died from injuries sustained during a brutal machete attack by suspected hoodlums.
Gentle passed away on Thursday morning at the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, days after the violent attack at his residence.
In response, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has directed security agencies to immediately swing into action to investigate and apprehend those responsible for the attack.
In a condolence message issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the governor described the late aide as “a dedicated and patriotic social media professional”, whose untimely and violent death has cast a dark cloud over the government and media community in Kano State.
“The news of the death of Malam Sadiq Gentle hit me with deep sadness and anguish,” Governor Yusuf 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.”
The governor strongly condemned the killing, labelling it “heinous, barbaric, and utterly unacceptable.” He also extended his heartfelt condolences to Gentle’s family, friends, and professional colleagues, assuring them of the state government’s full support during this difficult time.
