Sadiq Gentle, a Senior Special Reporter to the Kano State Governor, Abba Kabbir Yusuf, at the Ministry of History and Culture, has d!ed from injuries sustained during a violent attack by suspected hoodlums.
Sadiq passed away on Thursday morning, August 7, 2025 at the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, days after the gruesome machete attack at his residence.
Meanwhile, the Kano state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has directed security agencies to swing into action and fish out the perpetrators.
In a condolence message issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the governor described the late aide as “a dedicated and patriotic social media professional” whose violent d3ath has cast a dark cloud over the state government and the media community.
“The news of the d3ath of Malam Sadiq Gentle hit me with deep sadness and anguish,” the governor said.
“He was not only a devoted public servant, but also a man of peace and integrity, who served the state with utmost dedication. His gruesome murder is a tragedy and an affront to our collective humanity.”
Governor Yusuf condemned the k!lling in the strongest terms, describing it as “heinous, barbaric, and utterly unacceptable.”
The Governor also extended heartfelt condolences to Gentle’s family, friends, and professional colleagues, assuring them that the Kano State Government stands in solidarity with them during this difficult time.
