Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has lamented the failure to sustain cooperation among northern states against banditry.
Mr El-Rufai stated his regrets on Wednesday while narrating the efforts his government has been making to address security challenges in the state.
He spoke at the presentation of the state’s 2020 Annual Security Report in Kaduna. The report contained data and analyses of the main security issues in the state last year.
“It is sobering reading because it is a factual account of a challenging situation. It reflects the pains of individuals, families and communities, buffeted by the brutal antics of criminals and outlaws. And it explains the measures being undertaken by the Kaduna State Government to manage these tough times in the security sector with the support of our military, police, para-military and other security agencies,” Mr El-Rufai said.
According to him, the report also explained the nature of the security events across the three senatorial districts of the state in the period covered.
“As observed by the commissioner, these are official and recorded statistics, and it is quite possible that more unreported crimes may have been committed in the state.
“As we accept this report, we pray for the repose of the soul of those killed, pay tribute to the victims of various crimes, reiterate our solidarity with them, reaffirm our resolve to continue to protect our people, and stop the criminals.
“The victims of these outlaws cut across our state, even if certain narratives have tried to disguise sheer criminality in ethno-religious or regional hues, depending on the identity of the victims,” he added.
Highlighting the efforts of the government, Mr El-Rufai said the state has supported the federal security agencies deployed in the state with vehicles and other logistics, amongst other interventions, since 2015 when he came into power.
Security incidents in the 2016-2019 period ranged from…
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