Former lawmaker Shehu Sani has accused Nasir El-Rufai, the immediate-past governor of Kaduna State, of failing to effectively address the insecurity crisis in the state.
During an interview on Trust TV‘s ‘Daily Politics’ program, Sani highlighted the persistent issues of kidnapping and terrorism in Kaduna, citing specific incidents at educational institutions like Greenfield University and Bethel Baptist School, where students were kidnapped and killed.
He criticized the past governor’s approach and urged the federal government to take immediate action against terrorism in the state.NYSC Portal
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Sani also pointed out that effective combat against terrorism requires the cooperation of the populace, emphasizing the importance of intelligence from the masses to support the military and security agencies.NYSC Portal
He expressed concerns that powerful forces might be behind the terrorists, considering the large amounts of ransom being paid for abductions, and stressed the need to address the financiers and sponsors of these activities.
Furthermore, Sani criticized El-Rufai for being complacent and not providing the necessary resources to fight insecurity. He argued that the situation in Kaduna might have been different if the state government had utilized available resources to assist security agencies. He compared Kaduna’s response to insecurity with other states, suggesting that Kaduna’s approach was significantly lacking.informationguidenigeria
These accusations and statements reflect a broader concern about the state of security in Kaduna, which has become a focal point for discussions on how to effectively tackle the ongoing challenges of terrorism and banditry in Nigeria
Speaking with Trust TV’s ‘Daily Politics’ programme, Sani said: “Kaduna is the only state where you have consistency in kidnapping in schools. Terrorists attacked Greenfield University and kidnapped and killed students.
“They also attacked Bethel Baptist School in Kajuru, where they killed and kidnapped students. Same with College of Agric and Mechanisation.
“These are all incidents that happened within Kaduna State alone and the governor of the past has done nothing, so it is time for the federal government to come to the aid of Kaduna State and save us from the hands of terrorists and bandits.
“In Bethel Baptist High School, I was there after the kidnapping happened and I saw how women sold their homes, lands and personal possessions to gather money and pay ransom and the state government in Kaduna did nothing at that time.JAMB Result
“Over N280 million was gathered by the parents of the students and given to terrorists.
“If there are no powerful forces behind these terrorists, where does the money go?”
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