The Kano state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf in the early hours of Saturday commenced the demolition of building on public lands, SOLACEBASE has reported.
A three storey building with 90 shops on Race Course by Filing Sukuwa, Nasarawa GRA, was brought down around 2.00am on Saturday.
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The governor who led the demolition exercise was accompanied by the State Police Commissioner, Muhammed Usaini Gumel.
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It could be recalled that Abba Kabir Yusuf shortly after been declared governor elect had threatened to demolish buildings in the state on public properties.
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This is the first demolition carried out after assuming office on Monday, May 29th.
Also, on Friday, the governor directed the developer carrying out construction works at the Hajj Camp to stop ongoing construction.
