The Kano State Government has launched a new initiative called “Operation Safe Corridor,” aimed at rehabilitating and reintegrating repentant thugs into society.
The program is designed to provide former troublemakers with skills training, education, and psychological support to help them become productive members of their communities.
Governor Abba Yusuf announced the initiative during a security meeting in Kano, emphasising that the approach combines compassion with practical solutions to reduce crime.
He explained that many young people involved in thuggery were victims of circumstance, often influenced by poverty, unemployment, or peer pressure.
The program seeks to address these root causes by offering vocational training in trades such as carpentry, tailoring, and agriculture, along with basic literacy and numeracy classes.
Security agencies and community leaders will collaborate to identify and encourage thugs willing to surrender and embrace the rehabilitation process. Participants will also receive counselling to help them overcome violent tendencies and reintegrate peacefully.
The government assured that those who complete the program will be supported with starter packs to establish small businesses.
The initiative has been welcomed by civil society groups, who see it as a more sustainable alternative to punitive measures.
However, authorities warned that while the safe corridor remains open for rehabilitation, those who refuse to abandon criminal activities will face the full weight of the law. The program reflects the state’s broader strategy to enhance security through both enforcement and social intervention.
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