500 Shops Demolished in Rano Market: Kano Assembly Sets Up Panel to Investigate

The Kano State House of Assembly has set up a seven-member committee to investigate the recent demolition of over 500 shops at Rano Market in Rano Local Government Area. 

The decision followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by the member representing Rano Constituency, Ibrahim Muhammad (NNPP-Rano), who expressed concern over the impact of the demolition on local traders and the community.

Describing the demolition as “unfortunate,” Muhammad urged the assembly to intervene and probe the circumstances surrounding the action. He emphasized the need for clarity regarding the reasons behind the demolition, noting that the affected traders had lost their means of livelihood.

“The affected shop owners were not given adequate notice or compensation,” Muhammad said, questioning the legality of the demolition.

In response, the Speaker of the House, Alhaji Ismail Falgore, directed the formation of a seven-member committee to investigate the matter.

“They are also to examine whether due process was followed and recommend appropriate actions to prevent similar occurrences in the future,” Falgore stated.

The committee, chaired by the Deputy Speaker, Muhammad Bello Butu-Butu, has been given one week to submit its findings.

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