Re-run: Kano Govt Denies Reports Of Killings, Protests

The Kano State Government yesterday dismissed reports that killings were perpetrated  during the March 23 re-run Governorship Election in the state.
The government, therefore, challenged those who made the claims to come forward with a proof of such killings.
The State Commissioner of Information, Malam Mohammed Garba, threw the challenge while addressing a news conference in Kano.
“I want to challenge anyone with proof of killings during the election to come and give the names of those killed.
“The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) claimed that two persons were killed in Nasarawa Local Government Area but we went to the area and Nasarawa Hospital as well, but we were not able to get report of any death.
“So, if there is any person who witnessed killing of somebody in Nasarawa local government area or anywhere, let him or her come forward and say so,” Garba said.
He also debunked the rumours that there was protest after the election results were announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
According to him, there were a lot of fabricated stories during the election which were the handiwork of those he described as desperate members of the opposition who wanted to discredit the election at all costs.