Kano is reeling after the death of Sadiq Gentle, Senior Special Reporter to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, who succumbed to injuries from a vicious assault by suspected hoodlums.
Gentle died at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital days after attackers stormed his residence, inflicting deep machete wounds.
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The killing has triggered an outpouring of grief from colleagues and associates, alongside growing public outrage.
Authorities have yet to release an official statement, but pressure is mounting for a full investigation and prosecution of those responsible.
The incident has renewed concerns over rising violent attacks in Kano, with many warning that political and communal tensions are making public officials—and journalists—prime targets.