YOSPIS Urges KNSG to Declare State of Emergency on Phone Snatching
By Ayeeshat J Ahmad Kano
The Youth Society for the Prevention of Infectious Diseases and Social Vices (YOSPIS) has called on the Kano State Government to declare a state of emergency on phone snatching and thuggery in the state.
Making it known to the media In a press conference held today July 4, 2025, at the AHBN Conference Hall.
YOSPIS Executive Director, Zainab Nasir Ahmad, highlighted the alarming rate of street crimes, particularly phone snatching and acts of thuggery, and called for urgent action to address the issue.
According to YOSPIS, the crisis is not just a criminal justice issue but a social emergency that demands a collective response.
The organization identified key factors contributing to the problem, including disillusionment, unemployment, drug abuse, poor parental supervision, and lack of proactive government and community intervention.
“YOSPIS urges the Kano State Government to declare a state of emergency on phone snatching and thuggery, and to take bold and uncompromising steps to address the issue,” Zainab Nasir Ahmad said.
“This is a war, and we need a wartime response—urgent, bold, and uncompromising,” she added.
She urged Government to identify way out ,“The solution is not just Enforcement it is transformation. Open vocational centers, sports hubs, mentorship programs, and drug rehabilitation facilities across all LGAs.
“ Create employment and entrepreneurship opportunities through local grant schemes and youth empowerment programs,” said YOSPIS.
The organization also called on the government to fulfill its promise to empower over 600 Kano repentant youth, made during a meeting with the Executive Governor in 2023.
YOSPIS emphasized the need for a proactive approach, stating that “the time for reaction is over. The time for proactive engagement is now.”
YOSPIS remains committed to working with all relevant stakeholders to protect, empower, and redirect youth towards a life of purpose and peace.