‘Beasts in human skin’ — Uba Sani condemns bandits’ attacks on Kaduna communities

Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna, has condemned the attacks by bandits on some communities in Kauru and Kajuru LGAs of the state.

Over 15 persons were reported killed and 38 others abducted during the attacks.

The Kaduna governor, in a statement on Friday, described the perpetrators of the attacks as “beasts in human skin”.

He said the perpetrators have no place in the society, adding that the state government will go to any length to hunt them down and bring them to justice.

“We have received information from security forces that a band of bandits attacked Dokan Karji general area of Kauru LGA and other locations in Gefe general area of Kajuru LGA,” the statement reads.

“In these locations, lives were lost, some citizens were kidnapped and others injured in the unfortunate attacks.

“We condemn in the strongest terms these acts of savagery. The perpetrators of these heinous crimes have no place in a civilized society like ours. We shall go to any length to hunt them down and bring them to justice.

“The sole aim of these beasts in human skin is to reverse the gains the good people of Kaduna State have made in rebuilding trust, forging understanding and reviving the economies of conflict challenged communities.

“Our resolve to put Kaduna State on the path to sustainable peace and development is unshakeable. No amount of evil machinations will deter us.

“The Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs have been working with the security forces towards containing the evil forces that left a trail of blood, tears and pains in these locations.

“The relevant State Government Agencies have been detailed to visit the affected communities, assess the extent of damages and advice the government on what should be done immediately to bring relief to the families of the victims and the communities.

“The government sends its deep condolences to the families that lost their loved ones. We wish the injured speedy recovery.”