Kopiyo sub-location assistant chief has called for the promotion of peace in his area of jurisdiction.

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He spoke as the remains of a military officer recently killed in Kano was laid to rest.

Amos Odeny said incidents of people being attacked in the sub-location were on the rise.

He told mourners during the burial of Peter Odinda that without peace, it would be hard to achieve development.

The late Odindo's body was recently found outside a pub in Kano.

It is suspected he was attacked before being killed by people still at large.

Odeny said the villages of Kodumo and Karamoth led in insecurity incidents.

He called on residents to report to authorities individuals suspected of promoting crime.