Governor Sani Condemns Fresh Killings in Kaduna  

 .General Lekwot hails gov for uniting the state

John Shiklam in Kaduna

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.

“The relevant state government agencies have been detailed to visit the affected communities, assess the extent of damages, and advise the government on what should be done immediately to bring relief to the families of the victims and the communities.

“The government sends its deep condolences to the families that lost their loved ones. We wish the injured a speedy recovery. Similarly, the Overseeing Commissioner, the Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs has met with the critical stakeholders from the Bishini general area of Kachia LGA following bandit attacks along the Kaduna-Niger inter-state boundary.

 “Issues highlighted have been noted to form part of the ongoing action in the anti-banditry campaign.”

Meanwhile, a former military Governor of Rivers State and elder statesman, Major-Gen. Lekwot (rtd), has applauded Governor Sani for his commendable efforts to unite Kaduna State since coming on board six months ago.

Lekwot, who spoke on behalf of the awardees during the just-concluded Maiden Southern Kaduna Festival wherein he received the award of Southern Kaduna Grand Commander (SKGC), said: “I want to commend your leadership quality. What you have done within six months has gladdened our hearts.”

Speaking further he said: “In our prayers, we will continue to ask God to bless you with more wisdom, courage, and foresight in your commendable match to unite Kaduna State so that we can move forward.”