Kano govt declares ‘Daba’ illegal, orders crackdown on practice
Kano State Executive Council Declares “Daba” Practice Unacceptable
KANO — The Kano State Executive Council has labeled the practice known as “Daba” as a deviant and unacceptable social behavior, calling for heightened enforcement measures from security agencies and relevant government institutions throughout the state.
This decision was made during the 40th Executive Council meeting, which took place on Thursday and was led by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, announced the council’s resolution, emphasizing the government’s commitment to addressing the escalating security concerns surrounding this issue. “The council has declared the practice commonly referred to as ‘Daba’ to be unacceptable. As a result, all security agencies and pertinent government bodies have been directed to enhance enforcement efforts and cooperate in mitigating this threat to public peace and security across the state,” Waiya stated.
The Daba practice has emerged as a significant security challenge in Kano State, marked by violent confrontations among youth groups from various neighborhoods. Incidents have led to fatalities in areas including Dorayi, Kofar Nassarawa, Kofar Dan’agundi, Kasuwar Rimi, Hotoro, Zage, Kofar Mata, and other communities.
In addition to addressing Daba, the Executive Council approved the transmission of several health-related bills to the Kano State House of Assembly, aimed at bolstering healthcare management and professional training within the state.
Proposed legislative measures include a review of the Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board Law, the elevation of the School of Hygiene to the Kano State College of Public Health Sciences, and the transformation of the Schools of Health Technology in Kano and Bebeji into colleges of health sciences and technology.
Furthermore, the council endorsed a review of the Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency Bill, 2026. According to Waiya, these initiatives are intended to strengthen the state’s healthcare infrastructure, improve institutional capacity, and enhance the standard of medical training.
“These legislative initiatives aim to fortify the legal and institutional framework of the health sector, improve professional training, and elevate the quality of healthcare services throughout Kano State,” he added.
