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The Kano State Online Media Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of two serving members of the Kano State House of Assembly, Hon. Aminu Sa’ad Ungoggo and Hon. Sarki Aliyu Daneji. The late lawmakers represented Ungoggo and Kano Municipal constituencies respectively and passed away on Wednesday evening after a protracted illness. In a condolence statement issued on Wednesday, the Chapel described their deaths as a painful loss that has cast a dark shadow over Kano State and beyond, noting that the state has lost committed legislators whose voices and dedication to public service contributed significantly to governance and representation. Chairman of the Chapel, Comrade Abubakar Abdulƙadir Ɗangambo, said the demise of the two lawmakers has deprived Kano of experienced and passionate public servants, creating a vacuum in the legislative arm that would be difficult to fill. Read Also: NUJ Online Media Chapel Mourns Ungoggo, Daneji, Describes Loss as Painful Blow to Kano Ungoggo State Assembly Member Dies in Kano Explosion Hits Mosque During Maghrib Prayer in Maiduguri He extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased, Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jibrin Ismail Falgore, members of the Assembly, and the people of Kano State. According to the statement, the loss goes beyond the immediate families, describing it as a monumental setback to the state and the nation, given the roles both lawmakers played in advancing the interests of their constituents. On behalf of members of the Kano State Online Media Chapel, the NUJ prayed for Allah’s mercy upon the departed souls and asked that their families be granted the strength and fortitude to bear the loss. Hon. Aminu Sa’ad Ungogo and Hon. Sarki Aliyu Daneji were serving members of the Kano State Legislature until their deaths, which have continued to draw reactions from political stakeholders and residents across the state.

The family of a member of the Kano State House of Assembly representing Kano Municipal Constituency, Hon. Sarki Aliyu Daneji, has announced that his burial will take place on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at Kofar Kudu in Kano. Hon. Daneji passed away on Wednesday, barely one hour after the death of another serving lawmaker, Hon. Aminu Sa’adu Ungoggo, who represented Ungoggo Constituency, marking a tragic and sombre day for the Kano State Assembly. Read Also: Explosion Hits Mosque During Maghrib Prayer in Maiduguri Kwankwaso Insists Sanusi II Remains Legitimate Emir of Kano At 76, Ganduje’s Journey Reflects Service, Leadership and a Life Dedicated to Humanity His death has further deepened the atmosphere of mourning within the Assembly, as lawmakers, political leaders, and residents of Kano State continue to grapple with the loss of two serving members within a short period.

A member of the Kano State House of Assembly representing Ungoggo Local Government Area, Hon. Aminu Sa’adu Ungogo, has died in Kano. The death of the lawmaker was confirmed on Tuesday by the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State House of Assembly, Kamaludeen Sani Shawai, in a statement to journalists. According to Shawai, Hon. Aminu Sa’adu Ungoggo developed a sudden illness shortly after arriving at the Assembly earlier in the day. He was immediately rushed to the hospital, where medical personnel later confirmed his death. The late lawmaker was said to have passed away in the evening. Read Also: At 76, Ganduje’s Journey Reflects Service, Leadership and a Life Dedicated to Humanity N7 Million Paid to Ex–Kano Municipal LGA Chairman as Withheld Entitlement — Barau Jibrin Kwankwaso Insists Sanusi II Remains Legitimate Emir of Kano Shawai added that funeral prayers for the deceased would be conducted at about 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hon. Aminu Sa’adu Ungoggo’s death has thrown the Kano State House of Assembly and the Ungogo constituency into mourning, as colleagues, constituents and political stakeholders continue to pay tributes to his service.

Former Governor of Kano State and National Leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, has urged the Kano State Police Command to withdraw security operatives deployed to the Nasarawa Palace, where the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, is currently residing. Kwankwaso made the call on Monday while speaking at the official launch of the Kano State Government-owned Neighbourhood Watch Corps held in Kano. The former governor and ex-Senator representing Kano Central Senatorial District maintained that Muhammadu Sanusi II remains the only legitimate Emir of Kano, warning that the creation or sustenance of parallel traditional institutions could undermine peace and stability in the state. According to him, the use of security personnel to impose or sustain an emir not recognised by law is unacceptable and capable of escalating tension within Kano. Read Also: Kano Govt Launches Neighbourhood Watch Corps to Strengthen Grassroots Security KASSOSA Announces Date to Host 2025 AGM in Kano Ex-FIRS Boss Calls for Cancellation of Gazetted Tax Law Kwankwaso further described the decision to accommodate Aminu Ado Bayero at the Nasarawa Palace as contrary to Kano’s long-standing traditions and the revered status of the emirate institution. He called on security agencies to operate strictly within the confines of the law and in line with the directives of the duly constituted government, stressing the need to avoid actions that could provoke public unrest. The former governor warned that continued security backing for what he described as a parallel emirate structure could deepen divisions and destabilise the state. The call comes amid ongoing legal battles surrounding the Kano Emirate, a situation that has continued to generate public debate and concern among residents and key stakeholders across the state.

The Kano State Government has launched the Kano State Neighbourhood Watch Corps as part of efforts to strengthen security at the grassroots level and enhance the protection of lives and property across the state. The corps, made up of 2,000 personnel, was inaugurated at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano, with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf presiding over the ceremony alongside heads of security agencies operating in the state. ‘The Historica Nigeria‘ reports that the Neighbourhood Watch Corps was established to complement the operations of conventional security agencies through improved surveillance, intelligence gathering and community-based security interventions. Members of the corps, largely drawn from youths across the state, have undergone training in basic security operations, early warning mechanisms and collaboration with the Nigeria Police and other security agencies to prevent crime and maintain public order. Read Also: KASSOSA Announces Date to Host 2025 AGM in Kano Ex-FIRS Boss Calls for Cancellation of Gazetted Tax Law FIRS Declares NIN as Automatic Tax ID for Individual Nigerians The state government disclosed that the personnel would be deployed across all local government areas, with particular focus on markets, schools, residential communities and other critical public spaces. It stressed that the initiative forms part of broader measures aimed at ensuring lasting peace, strengthening public safety and building confidence between security agencies and local communities in Kano State. The government further called on residents to cooperate fully with members of the Neighbourhood Watch Corps, noting that community support remains essential to the success of the initiative and the maintenance of peace and stability across the state.