Uba Sani
Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna, has received repentant bandits in the Birnin Gwari LGA, noting that his administration is building trust in the state.
In a statement on Thursday, Ibraheem Musa, the governor’s spokesperson, said the state government, in collaboration with some federal agencies, established ‘The Peace Dialogue Group,’ which has been engaging stakeholders ‘tirelessly’.
‘”Through numerous meetings and extensive discussions, we have built bridges of trust. Several senior bandit leaders have laid down their arms and embraced peace, along with their followers,” the statement reads.
“These individuals are being enrolled in a rehabilitation programme designed by the Kaduna state government in partnership with the federal government.
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“This programme adheres to international standards of disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration, ensuring that these individuals can return to society as productive citizens.”
Musa noted that the state government will not hesitate to take decisive action against anyone who continues to perpetuate violence.
He added that the administration is developing the Kaduna model, a comprehensive framework for sustainable peace and security.
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“This model will include disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration, alongside investments in rural development and conflict resolution,” he said.
“It is a holistic approach that addresses both the symptoms and the root causes of insecurity.
“Insecurity is significantly reducing, and ethno-religious tensions and farmer-herder clashes are rapidly becoming issues of the past.
“Communities from diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds are now united in their support for our peacebuilding initiatives, fostering greater harmony and mutual understanding.
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“We have reopened rural markets, strengthened the regulation of vigilante groups, and proscribed the activities of the ‘Yan Sa Kai.’
“These measures are aimed at fostering trust and creating an environment where peace can flourish.”
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