The Commander-General of the Kano State Hisbah Board, Aminu Daurawa, has expressed concern over the lack of parental involvement after 250 children were rescued from the streets of Kano.
Daurawa, in a recent video, shared the distressing details of a rescue operation where Hisbah officers found no fewer than 230 children wandering aimlessly in major streets across the Kano metropolis. He highlighted that the majority of these children were under 15 years old.
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“These children were born and brought up in public spaces, such as railway stations, under flyovers, markets, and motor parks,” Daurawa explained. He noted that while this operation targeted 230 children, the problem was far larger, with reports suggesting that up to 5,000 children could be living on the streets in similar conditions.
“We only managed to rescue 230 children because that is the capacity of the facility we have to house them. The governor has made the necessary arrangements for their care,” he added. Hisbah officers collected children in various locations, including railway lines, under bridges, and motor parks, often in the early hours of the morning when children should have been at home with their families.
Tragically, four children were confirmed dead due to exposure to harsh weather conditions and illnesses. Daurawa revealed that some of the children were found in places like football viewing centers, where they were paying to watch games and sleep, while others were living in places like railway stations.
Bashir Ahmad, a former presidential aide and APC chieftain, reacted to the heart-wrenching developments, calling it a “deeply moving” issue. “I watched Sheikh Aminu Daurawa’s video, and it was truly heartbreaking to hear about the children who were rescued but have not been claimed by any parents,” he said.
Ahmad praised the Kano State Government for its initiative, emphasizing that while the government alone could not resolve the issue, it had the power to bring together individuals and organizations to tackle the growing problem. “This effort is a hopeful step, and it should serve as an eye-opener for all of us to address this crisis,” he concluded.
