The Kano Civil Society Alliance for Peaceful Politics has spoken out against the surge in political violence involving Yan Daba gangs, cautioning that these confrontations endanger democratic stability as the 2027 general elections approach. During a meeting at Bayero University Kano, the organization highlighted ten fatal incidents occurring between January and May 2026, which included a ten-person fatality count on State Road and five additional deaths on May 5.
Highlighting specific unrest in areas such as Hotoro, Dorayi, and Koki, the coalition urged the Kano State Government to halt all political gatherings until a robust security strategy is established. Spokesperson Muhammad Auwal pointed out that even with a 2025 amnesty initiative that saw over 1,300 individuals rehabilitated, the cycle of violence remains unbroken. Armed groups continue to engage in brutal attacks while utilizing partisan slogans, causing widespread intimidation.
While acknowledging Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s efforts, the group emphasized that property destruction has reached N11 billion and local law and order is rapidly deteriorating. Their recommendations include an urgent suspension of rallies, a formal investigation into recent killings, and a focused effort toward youth employment to prevent recruitment into criminal gangs. The alliance has called upon INEC and security agencies to intervene, advocating for a new multi-stakeholder peace committee to oversee stability throughout the election cycle.
