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El-Rufai warns communities to stop shielding suspected criminals
It was reported that, the state government has confirmed 34 persons were killed and over 200 houses razed in an attack on the Agban community in Kaura LGA on March 20.
Nasir El-Rufai, the Kaduna State Governor, has warned on Wednesday when he visited the Chief of Kagoro, Mr Ufuwai Bonet, at his palace in Kaura Local Government Area, to condole with him over the recent attack in the area, that communities stop hiding suspected criminals amongst them as government strives to tackle insecurity in the state.
He said in his statement that,
“It is of great concern how communities shield criminals living amongst them. There are criminals in every ethnic group and in every religion.
“If we want to end this kind of problem (insecurity), we must be ready to give up those we suspect to be criminals even if they are our sons and daughters.’’
“This is the only way we can live in peace,’’ he said.
El-Rufai tasked the traditional rulers to do more by living up to their responsibility in providing leadership.
“The situation in which youths have taken over leadership of communities is unacceptable.
“If the traditional institutions and other officials cannot provide leadership, we might as well dissolve them and hand over leadership to the youths if that is what will bring peace.
“I want to appeal to you all to rise up to your leadership roles and let us know those behind these crimes so we can deal with them,’’ he said.
The governor promised that the state government would take care of those displaced by the attack and return them to their communities.
Ufuwai Bonet, thanked the State Government for its concern since the latest attack occurred and called for an end to the wanton destruction of lives and property.
The Chief mentioned that the security agencies are doing a great job, for being vigilant and ensuring that peace is restored in his domain.
