Uba Sani, Governor of Kaduna has said those benefiting from insecurity in the state are displeased with rescue of abducted victims because it disrupts their interests.
Gatekeepers News reports that Sani said this at the council chambers of Kashim Ibrahim House when he welcomed 58 freed hostages rescued by security operatives on Saturday.
This came after the Governor’s predecessor and former ally, Nasir el-Rufai alleged that Kaduna government was paying bandits for the release of hostages.
The Governor warned politicians against exploiting security issues for political gain, vowing to take action against those worsening insecurity to serve their personal and political agenda.
He said, “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 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.”
“People of Kauru, Kajuru and parts of Kachia who are experiencing pockets of bandit attacks will soon be sleeping with their two eyes closed because security forces are on top of the situation.”
Sani further said success of the non-kinetic approach frustrates those indifferent to public welfare, as they merely vent their dissatisfaction on social media.
The Governor added that though he is unbothered by personal insults from the opposition on social media, he will take action against those spreading falsehoods and exploiting insecurity.
He said, “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.”
