This tragedy mirrors the July 10, 1981 murder of 35-year-old Dr. Bala Mohammed in Kano. It was a defining political hit of the Second Republic. Decades apart, both killings point to a persistent menace: political thugs acting as ruthless enforcers for the ruling class, leaving a long-standing trail of violence, blood, and broken institutions across Nigeria.
Two savage Kano murders, 45 years apart, By Festus Adedayo
