The 16th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II has expressed regret over the destruction and looting of properties that occurred during the recent hunger protest in the state.

Sanusi made the remarks on Wednesday, while inspecting the damaged Kano Printing Press, NCC Digital Industrial Park, and Barakat Stores—sites that were targeted during the unrest.

He criticized the security forces for their failure to prevent the destruction, despite having received prior notice of the potential unrest.

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Sanusi also noted that his grandfather had worked with the Kano Printing Press and lamented that it was disheartening to see such a significant place destroyed by the actions of the current generation.

He said, “As we used to say, whoever had a hand in this is an enemy of Kano and he is an enemy to its people. My grandfather had worked here (Kano printing press). It is sad that a place like this is destroyed by their grandchildren.

“Before this happened, the security operatives were notified in writing that it is going to happen but instead of preventing it, it was allowed to happen.

“We pray that God comes to the aid of these youth and whoever is behind it God will deal with them. We pray that we may not witness anything like this in the future.”