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MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2004           Kano May 11 mayhem: Committee of Inquiry submits report By ADAMU ABDULLAHI THE Administrative Committee of Inquiry on May 11th, 2004 Sectarian Crisis in Kano has submitted its report with recommendation to the state government to seek additional security personnel for the state. Presenting the report to the Kano state governor, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, the chairman of the committee, Alhaji Sabo Nanono, observed that the state is five times bigger than other states in terms of population and size. To this end, the chairman said the committee has recommended that special attention should be given to the state in terms of number of security personnel posted to it because Kano serves as a mini Nigeria due to the concentration of industries in the state. According to the report findings, during the sectarian crisis, structures and properties destroyed were estimated at the cost of N622, 801, 228 and 84 persons lost their lives while 389 houses were destroyed. Alhaji Nanono further disclosed that relief materials worth23,587,500 were purchased and distributed to the internally displaced persons, while the sum of N12,770.000 was distributed to 1,971 identified displaced persons. He noted that the committee had recommended to the government to construct town halls in eight metropolitant local government areas where elders could meet and analyse problems before they get out of control. The chairman then expressed the appreciation of the committee members for giving them the opportunity to serve at that capacity. Responding, the state governor, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau said the report and all the recommendations raised by the committee will receive government�s urgent attention. Governor Shekarau pointed out that the report will facilitate government�s effort of finding lasting solution to such problems in the state. He reassured the victims of government�s readiness to address their plight, while pledging to implement the recommendations raised by the committee.   SITE TOOLS Print This Page   EMAIL THIS PAGE Friend's Name: Friend's  Email: Your Name: Your Email:           � Triumph Publishing Company Limited 2004

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