Gov. Sani Vows To Deal With Culprits Politicising Insecurity In Kaduna State

 Gov. Sani Vows To Deal With Culprits Politicising Insecurity In Kaduna State

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna has vowed to deal with politicians who derive joy in spreading of falsehoods about the security situation in the state.

The governor gave the warning when he received 58 kidnap victims who were rescued by security forces and handed over to the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.

According to him, the actions of the individuals who disguise themselves as opposition politicians are jeopardising the lives of innocent people.

He said the “merchants of insecurity” are displeased with the success of the non-kinetic approach of the state government in tackling banditry in the state.

Mr Sani maintained that, “the merchants of insecurity will not be happy with the release of these innocent souls because they are benefiting from insecurity”.

“As an elected governor, I swore to protect the lives and property of the people of Kaduna State, and we have been doing our best to fulfil this obligation.

“Through our Kaduna peace model, which emphasises the use of a non-kinetic approach, Birnin Gwari, which used to be ‘a no-go area’ for most people, has become peaceful.

“Bandits have laid down their arms, and markets that have been closed down for over 10 years have now been reopened, and business activities have started booming in Birnin Gwari and parts of Giwa local government, which was ravaged by insecurity,’’ he added.

The governor assured the people of Kauru, Kajuru, and parts of Kachia who are still experiencing pockets of bandit attacks that they will soon be “sleeping with their two eyes closed because security forces are on top of the situation”.’

According to him, “the success that the non-kinetic approach has yielded is a source of anger to most people who don’t have the welfare or well-being of our people at heart. They only go on social media to express their anger.’’

Mr Sani said that he does not mind if political opponents insult him on social media but promised to deal with those whose pastime is to spread lies and politicise insecurity in Kaduna State.’

“Politicising insecurity is not opposition, and those elites who are doing so on social media don’t really care about the masses. They are just posting messages to further the political interests,’’ he added.

The governor recalled that the 59 released kidnap victims were given psycho-social therapy and treatment by the state government for 11 days, adding that one of them was still undergoing treatment.

He promised that his administration would support the victims to get back on their feet by giving them grants to continue with their businesses and farming activities.

Speaking earlier, on behalf of the rescued victims, Danlami Mutane, commended the state government and the national security adviser for facilitating their release and taking care of them.

Similarly, one of the victims, Raliya Ibrahim, thanked the governor and the Commissioner of Human Services and Social Development, Rabi Salisu, for the support that was extended to them.