4 killed in clash between Kano residents, security forces over demolition

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4 killed in clash between Kano residents, security forces over demolition

Four people have reportedly been killed in Rimin Auzinawa, Ungogo Local Government Area of Kano State, following a violent confrontation with security forces over the demolition of buildings.

The victims were allegedly shot dead by security personnel after residents resisted the destruction of their properties. Sources say the demolished structures—mostly residential buildings under construction, with around 40 in total—had been marked for removal by the Kano Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA).

The land in question is said to belong to Bayero University, Kano (BUK). One resident, who wished to remain anonymous, stated that KNUPDA had previously confirmed the properties were not located on university land.

“We had resolved all issues with KNUPDA, and they assured us our buildings were not on BUK land. But on Sunday night, KNUPDA officials, along with security forces, arrived and began demolishing the buildings. When people tried to resist, security opened fire, killing four individuals, who have already been buried. It’s a tragic event,” the source explained.

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Attempts to reach officials from KNUPDA for comment were unsuccessful, as the agency’s managing director could not be contacted. A visit to the KNUPDA office revealed it was largely deserted, with one staff member attributing the absence of senior officials to fears of reprisals.

“There’s a lot of tension in the office. That’s why the car parks are empty and no senior staff are here. Only junior employees are present, and they don’t know what to do,” the employee said.

A senior KNUPDA director, the only official available, clarified that the demolition was not carried out by KNUPDA, but by a task force from the Ministry of Land and Physical Planning. An anonymous official from the ministry confirmed the land belongs to BUK and assured that the government would soon issue an official statement.

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