Ganduje Orders Demolition Of Structures Around Residence Of Islamic Cleric

The Kano State Government has commenced demolition of structures around the residence and mosque of Sheik Abduljabbar Nasiru Kabara, who is perceived as a critic and political enemy to the state governor, Abdullahi Ganduje.

SaharaReporters had earlier reported how the cleric was put under house arrest and banned from preaching or attending the mosque as members of the DSS and police lay siege to his residence.

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Since Wednesday, the cleric has also reportedly been denied food and other necessary supplies to his home.

It was gathered that Kabara had been allegedly challenging Salafi teachings and asking for a debate with Wahabi clerics.

Wahabi clerics of Kano, who enjoy Kano State Government’s patronage, have rejected offers of debate with Kabara and instead used their closeness to power to push for a heavy-handed clampdown on him and his followers.

The state government had on Wednesday, through the Commissioner of Information, Muhammad Garba, ordered the closure of the cleric’s mosque and house, located at Gwale Local Government Area in the Kano metropolis.

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