Tension in Kano over murder of Islamic cleric – Vanguard
July 3, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi
Following security reports which indicated that Islamic fundamentalists in Kano State, and some followers of murdered Islamic cleric, Sheik Ja’afar Mahmud Adam were planning to cause violence, Inspector-General of Police, Mike Okiro has enjoined the people of Kano State to shun violence, keep the peace and allow the police to finish the task of finding the killers.
Disclosing that several persons purportedly alleged to have had a hand in the killing of Sheik Adam, including Governor Ibrahim Shekarau of Kano State and a senior chief in the Emir’s palace, were interrogated by the police over the incident and the allegation found to be untrue, the IG said, “The police are determined to unmask the killers and bring them to justice and concerted effort is being made in that direction.”
