Kano Shops Owners Receive N1bn Compensation
The Masallacin Eid Shop Owners and Trader Association (MEOTA) Kano State, has confirmed that the Kano State Government has released the sum of N1 billion to their members as part of the N3 billion out-of-court settlement for their demolished shops, ThisDay reports.
The shop owners dragged the Kano State Government to court, claiming damages of N30 billion as compensation for the demolition but later reached an out-of-court settlement.
Addressing a press conference in Kano yesterday, Mr. Maaruf Yakasai, alongside members of the traders association said that despite the payment, the MEOTA has petitioned the Kano State Police Command to investigate the criminal aspect of the demolition.
He added that given the psychological trauma untold hardship and untimely death suffered, the MEOTA has decided to write a letter of petition to the Nigeria Police on complaints of alleged criminal conspiracy, theft, and criminal misappropriation against that act while carrying out the illegal demolition.
