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Kano, Nigeria — The Chairman of the Council of Councilors in Fagge Local Government Area, Hon. Sani Scorer, was reportedly attacked in an incident that occurred shortly after the visit of Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, to Zana Hospital in Fagge.
The governor was in the area to launch a community support program that provides N100,000 grants to residents.
Eyewitnesses said the atmosphere was tense in the hours following the event, but the exact circumstances that led to the attack on Hon. Scorer have not been officially confirmed.
According to a report by APN Hausa, journalist Rahama Shehu Fagge, who covers Government House Kano, alleged that the Chairman of Fagge Local Government, Hon. Salisu Masu, has a hand in the incident. The report did not provide further details on what evidence the allegation is based on.
As of the time of this report, Hon. Salisu Masu has not issued any statement or response to the allegation. There has also been no official statement from security agencies to confirm what happened or to give details about the condition of Hon. Sani Scorer.
The alleged attack comes at a time when Fagge LGA has been in the spotlight due to the governor’s new empowerment initiative. The N100,000 support scheme is aimed at helping households with small businesses and basic needs, and the governor’s visit drew a large crowd to Zana Hospital.
Residents in the area expressed concern over the development. Some said they were surprised that violence would follow a program meant to bring relief to the community. Others are calling for calm while waiting for authorities to investigate.
Political observers note that tensions between local government officials and council leadership are not new in Kano, but they say any attack on an elected official should be treated with urgency. They argue that a transparent investigation is needed to establish facts and prevent further escalation.
Community leaders in Fagge have urged both parties to avoid statements that could worsen the situation. They are also asking security agencies to step in quickly and ensure the safety of public officials and residents.
For now, the motive behind the attack remains unclear. With no police confirmation and no response yet from Hon. Salisu Masu, many in Kano are waiting for an official account of what transpired after the governor’s visit.
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