Leaders and residents of the Rimin Zakara community in Kano State have firmly rejected rumors suggesting their homes are marked for demolition, while also distancing themselves from unauthorized statements allegedly made by a former community official.
The community's Chief Imam, Malam Rabi'u Zakariyya, dismissed the demolition claims as entirely baseless. "There is no truth in the claims about any planned demolition. We have not received any official communication to that effect," he stated.
Magaji Idris, the youth leader of the area, reassured residents there was no cause for alarm. "We are living in peace and calm. There's no tension or threat hanging over the community," he emphasized.
Community Stands with Government
Community elder Malam Shua'aibu Muhammad criticized those spreading the demolition narrative, stating they do not represent Rimin Zakara's interests. "There is no such plan, and anyone promoting that claim is not acting in the best interest of our town. We stand with the Kano State Government and support its development agenda," he declared.
The current chairman of the Rimin Zakara Community Development Association, Alhaji Baba Habu Mika'ilu, provided clarity regarding markings seen on some buildings. According to him, the paint was applied solely for documentation purposes as part of an ongoing house survey aimed at facilitating future development projects in the area.
Mika'ilu noted that this aligns with previous government initiatives, such as providing electricity to the community. "We support progress, and we do not wish to see any form of crisis or negative event in this area," he added.
The community leaders collectively emphasized unity and reaffirmed their trust in the government's development intentions, urging residents to disregard misleading information and maintain peace.
They also specifically disassociated themselves from statements allegedly issued by Mustapha Aliyu, the former secretary of the community development association, whom they accused of spreading false information without their consent.
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