Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Wednesday accused actors in the opposition parties of fueling civic unrest and instability in the state.

The governor’s reaction comes on the heels of the recent crisis that ensued between some suspected political thugs who unleashed terror on another gang in the city centre.

Yusuf who pointed the accusing fingers during State Executive Council Meeting however vowed to deploy drastic measures necessary to nip the resurgence of thuggery in the bud.

He revealed that intelligence brief during the state security council held Tuesday clearly revealed the sponsors of the unrest in Kano.

The governor said the opposition was not comfortable with the steady development, peace and stability in the state.

Yusuf, however, restated their commitment to confront the challenges with equal force, saying the government would not tolerate attempts by any elements to frustrate peace in the state.

Yusuf said the government would work with security agencies to check the excesses of criminal-minded elements.

He disclosed plans to reopen the state’s Reformatory Centre at Kiru local government area as part of measures to commence rehabilitation of youths and control of drug abuse in the state.

The governor also said there are plans to inaugurate the newly constituted 46 Shura Consultative Council, composed of renowned Islamic Scholars, members of the academia, and other stakeholders. (The Guardian)