PRESS RELEASE IGP CONDOLES KANO GOVERNMENT AND MAITAMA SULE'S FAMILY, DESCRIBED HIM AS A PEACE BUILDER.
IGP Ibrahim Kpotun-Idris on behalf of the entire members of the Nigeria Police family on Friday pay condolence to be the family of late Alhaji Sule Maitama-Yusuf, Kano government, Emir and entire people of Kano state over the demise of an elder statesman, late Yusuf Sule-Maitama.
IG Idris who was received by the Secretary to the state government, Alhaji Usman Alhaji on behalf of Gov Abdullahi Ganduje at the government house described the decease as a peace builder.
Idris Kpotun who also visited the family of late Sule Maitama Sule, described the loss as monumental and irreparable.
The police boss lamented that the demise of the highly respected Danmasani had denied kano people and the country in general the opportunity to continue to benefiting from the wealth of experience.
“The late Maitama Sule showed love to his people who live in his domain, irrespective of their tribe, religious inclination and in spite of these he was a Godly man who has the interest of his Nigerians at heart above any other thing”, he said.
The police boss said that he was deeply touched when he received the sad news that Maitama Sule, had passed on, adding that his death is a huge loss not only to Kano kingdom, but also to Kano state and the nation as a whole,
He said that it was significant that throughout his remarkable life, the late Danmasani retained the humble and unassuming mien of a technocrat, saying as a leader, he retained the respect of all and sundry.
“He was a bridge builder, an amiable personality who is at home with his people, whose vacuum will be difficult to fill’, he added.
He also described the Maitama Sule as an exemplary leader and bridge builder.
“He was a great leader and his network of friends extended beyond the shores of Nigeria.
He was indeed unique in his leadership and deep in his faith in Allah. May his exemplary leadership in promoting peace, unity and progress of Nigeria be remembered as his legacy towards making Nigeria a better place to live”, IG Idris added.
The police chief prayed to God to grant him Aljanna Fildausi and to as well give to family the fortitude to bear the loss with calm
CSP JIMOH MOSHOOD
Force Public Relations Officer,
Force Headquarters,
Abuja