Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, has pledged to rescue all the scholars who have been kidnapped by bandits in Kuriga, Chikun Native Authorities Space on Thursday.
Throughout a go to to the neighborhood to commiserate with them over the incident, the Governor assured the neighborhood of the help of President Bola Tinubu and the Nationwide Safety Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.
Though the precise variety of the kidnapped youngsters is but to be confirmed, Sani urged the neighborhood to stay calm and work with the federal government to safe the discharge of the youngsters.
He additionally introduced {that a} safety committee can be established in Kuriga and requested the institution of a army base within the space to strengthen safety.
“A Safety Committee will probably be established in Kuriga, with membership drawn from key stakeholders in Kuriga Neighborhood, Safety Businesses, and the State Authorities.
“I’ll make a robust case to the Chief of Defence Workers and Chief of Military Workers for the institution of a Navy Base in Kuriga to strengthen safety within the space,” Sani added.
NAN stories that the governor in a press release later, mentioned the Kuriga incident has bolstered the necessity for state police.
“The unlucky Kuriga incident reinforces our positions in help of the institution of State Police.
“With State Police, there will probably be a standing Police Drive in Kuriga drawn from members of the neighborhood who perceive the terrain, the individuals and the problems at play.
“They will collect intelligence with ease. They may even be constitutionally empowered to bear arms, together with subtle ones.
“That is necessary as a result of vigilante teams will not be allowed to hold arms.
“They’re at all times on the mercy of those legal parts who’ve scant regard for human life,” he added.
