Late Sadiq
Sadiq Gentle, a senior aide to Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, has died from injuries sustained during a violent machete attack by suspected hoodlums at his home.
Gentle, who served as a Senior Special Reporter at the Ministry of History and Culture, passed away on Thursday morning at the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, days after the attack.
In response to the tragic incident, Governor Yusuf has directed security agencies to launch a full investigation and apprehend the perpetrators behind the assault.
In a condolence message issued through his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the governor described Gentle as a “dedicated and patriotic social media professional” whose murder has cast a shadow over the state government and the media community.
“The news of the death of Malam Sadiq Gentle hit me with deep sadness and anguish.
He was not only a devoted public servant, but also a man of peace and integrity, who served the state with utmost dedication,” the governor said.
“His gruesome murder is a tragedy and an affront to our collective humanity.”
Governor Yusuf condemned the attack, calling it “heinous, barbaric and utterly unacceptable.”
He also extended his condolences to the deceased’s family, friends, and colleagues, assuring them of the government’s support during this difficult time.
“The Kano State Government stands in solidarity with all those mourning this painful loss,” he added.
