LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)-kaduna State governor, Uba Sani has reinstated his administration’s commitment in ending rising insecurity in Kaduna.
He also assured Nigerians that he will do all it takes to rescue the recent abducted pupils in Kuriga, Chikun LGA on Thursday.
The Governor who visited the community to commiserate with them over the recent abduction has assured them of Federal Government support in establishing a military base in combating the insecurity challenges and strengthening security in the region.
Gov Sani in his message urged the community to remain calm that the government would secure release of the children as he noted the state’s readiness to reinforce state police.
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He said: “A Security Committee will be established in Kuriga, with membership drawn from key stakeholders in Kuriga Community, Security Agencies, and the State Government.
“I will make a strong case to the Chief of Defence Staff and Chief of Army Staff for the establishment of a Military Base in Kuriga to strengthen security in the area.
“The unfortunate Kuriga incident reinforces our positions in support of the establishment of State Police.
“With State Police, there will be a standing Police Force in Kuriga drawn from members of the community who understand the terrain, the people and the issues at play.
“This is important because vigilante groups are not allowed to carry arms.
“They are always at the mercy of these criminal elements who have scant regard for human life,” he said.
Additionally, the governor stated that the state police will be fortified constitutionally to carry firearms and collaborate with other government intelligence agencies to fight insecurity.