Several people were injured in Kano on Saturday as violence occurred
\nbetween supporters of the current administration of Governor Abdullahi
\nGanduje and those of his predecessor, Rabiu Kwankwaso.<\/p>\n
Two of those who sustained injuries and were reportedly hospitalised
\ninclude a former Secretary to the State Government under Mr. Kwankwaso,
\nRabiu Bichi, and the ex-governor\u2019s younger brother, named Sani.<\/p>\n
Narrating her version of what led to the violence, Binta Sipikin, a
\nspokesperson to Mr. Kwankwaso, said the former governor\u2019s supporters went
\nto the palace of the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, just before the
\ncommencement of a traditional celebration, Hawan Daushe.<\/p>\n
Ms. Sipikin alleged that on arriving at the palace, police officers there
\npushed them back using tear gas canisters and other devices, forcing the
\nsupporters to scamper for safety.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut as that ensuing melee grew, we just saw people hitting us with
\ncutlasses, heavy sticks and other dangerous weapons,\u201d she said. \u201cThen I
\nfell down and my eyeglasses broke.\u201d<\/p>\n
She added that while her children were trying to drag her up, she \u201csaw
\nRabiu Bichi the former SSG standing on me before somebody from his behind
\nhit him with cutlass and another moved forward to stab; him but
\nKwankwaso\u2019s younger brother used his hands to block and they nearly cut
\nhis hands.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ms. Sipikin accused Governor Ganduje of being behind the attack. She said
\nit was Mr. Ganduje who mobilised the police and the thugs. The governor,
\nhowever, denied the allegation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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