Despite the state’s current level of insecurity, Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has emphasised that his administration is unwavering.
In an interview with BBC pidgin, the governor declared that his government would never pay ransom to a bandit.
Last Sunday, gunmen who were allegedly bandits abducted more than a hundred people from three separate churches. He was responding to it.
A lifelong advocate for equality and liberty, he claimed to have spent decades fighting for civil rights.
I don’t believe in ransom at all, and it is the policy of this Kaduna State government that we do not pay ransom.
My fight for justice led to my detention. My initial response to the issue was to convene the relevant security authorities as soon as possible. I made a beeline for Abuja to meet with the defence minister and national security adviser.
I was worried about how to save these lives while everyone else was chatting on social media. I promise you that our people will be set free by God’s grace. Prior to my arrival, I had previously communicated with the Commissioner for Health.
I can promise you that the government will take care of all their welfare needs, including paying for their medical bills and making sure they get the best treatment possible. In addition, the governor emphasised the need of ensuring that individuals receive psychosocial care.