Governor Sani Condemns Fresh Killings in Kaduna
General Lekwot hails gov for uniting the state
John Shiklam
The governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, has condemned the attack on the Dokan Karji general area of Kauru Local Government Area (LGA) of the state and other locations in the Gefe general area by bandits.
This is coming as a former military Governor of Rivers State and elder statesman, Major-Gen. Zamani Lekwot (rtd), has applauded Governor Sani for his commendable efforts to unite the people of the state since coming on board six months ago.
At least 17 people were reported killed and 36 others kidnapped during last week’s attack.
While reacting to the incident at the weekend, Governor Sani, who took to his X handle, labelled the bandits “beasts in human skin”.
According to him, the bandits wanted to “reverse the gains the good people of Kaduna State have made in rebuilding trust, forging understanding, and reviving the economies of conflict-challenged communities.”
He said the perpetrators of these heinous crimes have no place in a civilised society like ours and vowed that his administration would go to any length to hunt them down and bring them to justice.
“We have received information from security forces that a band of bandits attacked the Dokan Karji general area of Kauru LGA and other locations in the Gefe general area of Kajuru LGA,” his post read.
“In these locations, lives were lost, some citizens were kidnapped and others were injured in the unfortunate attacks. We condemn in the strongest terms these acts of savagery.
“The perpetrators of these heinous crimes have no place in a civilized society like ours. We shall go to any length to hunt them down and bring them to justice.
“The sole aim of these beasts in human skin is to reverse the gains the good people of Kaduna
State have made in rebuilding trust, forging understanding, and reviving the economies of conflict-challenged communities.
“Our resolve to put Kaduna State on the path to sustainable peace and development is unshakeable. No number of evil machinations will deter us. The Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs has been working with the security forces to contain the evil forces that left a trail of blood, tears, and pain in these locations.