Various youth factions including rival Daba groups, vigilante and hunters have met in Kano to address the violent activities across communities in the state.

This is in an attempt to establish a non-partisan, people-centered peace project.

The meeting was convened by a renown Kano politician and philanthropist, Abdulkareem Abdussalam Zaura, popularly known as AA Zaura,

Speaking to journalists on the initiative, he said, ?This is a project I have long planned. It is part of my political blueprint, but I have taken it out of politics because what is happening in Kano today is beyond party lines.?

He emphasized that the gathering was a reflection of the ?spirit of Kano??a commitment to peaceful coexistence free from the influence of divisive politics, sectionalism, and violence.

?Everyone here shares one thing in common?the desire to see a peaceful Kano. We want a Kano without Daba fights, without clashes between hunters and rival youth groups. Every single person here has thousands of followers behind him, and together, they hold the key to peace.?

The Daba subculture In Kano, often characterized by street violence, drug abuse, and petty crime, has been a persistent concern for both the government and community leaders.

According to him, the peace meeting brought together leaders of various Daba factions and community vigilantes, creating a forum for frank discussions and collective action.

The meeting concluded with the formation of a committee of 20 representatives tasked with engaging youth leaders across every part of Kano.

The committee, now operational, is expected to identify the root causes of youth violence, document solutions, and bring marginalized young people back into the fold of society.

?We have plans to train those who are willing to learn trades, send school dropouts back to school, and empower those who know how to trade but lack the capital. Our goal is to make them productive?not just for themselves, but for their families and the community.?

He said the committeee is already receiving commitments from local leaders and influencers, some of whom have begun placing calls to their followers, urging them to shun violence.

?I can tell you that some of them have promised to end any further violence in their areas. They even said if all the leaders gathered here today were detained, there would be no more Daba fights in Kano. That shows you how much influence they have?and their willingness to use it positively.? (Weekend Trust)

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