x

ACDA urges security investigation into alleged bandits hideout in S/Kaduna

By Gabriel Udeh, Kaduna
Atyap Community Development Association (ACDA) has accused some people in community in Zango Urban Ward in Zango Kataf Local Government Area of Southern part of kaduna State of providing cover to bandits terrorizing and attacking communities around the area.
The association which expressed the concerns over reports that some unpatriotic elements in Zango Urban Ward in Zango Kataf Local Government Area are providing cover to bandits attacking communities around the area,  urging security agencies to thoroughly investigate the occurrence.
ACDA, in a statement in Kaduna by its President Worldwide, Comrade Dr. Silas Adamu, said the people aiding the bandits are frustrating peace efforts initiated by their revered traditional ruler, Agwatyap, Sir Dominic Yahaya, who’s being supported by the association.
“While we were beginning to make impressive progress in the peace and reconciliation process between the Atyap and our Hausa and Fulani brothers and sisters, we are saddened that some unpatriotic elements are bent on taking us through the dark paths of suspicion and blood letting by aiding bandits to make Zango Urban their hideout.
“We gathered that the attack on February 28  at Kakwa village in our community, where 5 persons died and four persons were maimed and are still receiving treatment, was allegedly carried out by bandits who hid in Zango Urban, struck and went back to hide inside same area,” it said.
ACDA commended security agencies for subsequent arrest of some of the suspected attackers, who were said to have blood stains on their clothes when they were nabbed.
“We commend security agencies for  promptly arresting the suspects, while appealing to them to be more proactive in preventing such attacks through intelligence gathering.
“We also commend the Kaduna State Government and the Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Hon. Samuel Aruwan for steps taken towards preventing attacks on our communities.
“We also hail the position of the government of Kaduna State for declaring all forms of criminalities perpetrated by bandits as enemies of the people as expressed by the Commissioner at the Para-Mallam Peace Round Table in Kafanchan on Tuesday 2nd March 2021”, he said, and urged government to deal with the situation decisively in order to protect lives and property of citizens of the state.
ACDA called on all leaders of the three ethnic groups to show more genuine commitment to the peace efforts by nipping areas of suspicion and lead their people towards genuine peace efforts while urging all residents of Atyap land to be vigilant and report any suspicious movements to security agencies.
“To all residents of Atyap land, we must all join hands to put the enemies of peace to shame by exposing all trouble makers and merchants of conflict to security agencies,” it added.
The statement also called on those aiding bandits to desist from such as there cannot be any meaningful Development without peace.
ACDA added that in view of the respect accorded the Agwatyap’s peace efforts, it had since set up a Peace and Reconciliation Committee, appealing to all stakeholders to consolidate the gains already made.

Hot this week

Editors Urge Government To Create Safe, Enabling Environment For Journalists

· Ask security agents to find missing Vanguard journalist As...

EXCLUSIVE: Buhari orders probe of Isa Funtua, AMCON over keystone and Etisalat

Following the controversy generated by the leading opposition party,...

6 Signs your boyfriend thinks you are ugly -Take note of No. 2

They say there are three kinds of people; the...

2023: South-East, Middle Belt Forum Endorses Peter Obi

The South-East and Middle Belt Forum has endorsed the...

NFF Donates N20M to Support Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali for Parents’ Burial

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has extended a gesture...

Abiodun Rewards Falcons, Lionesses with N30m, Eyes More Sports Hosting in Ogun

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has reaffirmed his administration’s...

Tinubu, Shettima, Northern Governors Mourn the Passing of Prof. Jibril Aminu at 85

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and...

Tinubu Hails Dangote Refinery as “Phenomenon of Our Time,” Commissions Lekki Port Access Road

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the Dangote Petroleum...

MBF opposes interception of 164,000 live shotgun cartridges in Anambra, says possession not illegal

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Nigeria’s indigenous Middle Belt Forum (MBF),...

N4.6bn: Kaduna ALGON threatens Wakili with court action over false accusations

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna The Kaduna State chapter of the...

CDS at North Central Peace Summit urges border fencing to curb insecurity

By Israel Adamu, Jos Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General...

Sokoto Police finalize security arrangements for Eid Kabir celebration

By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto The Sokoto State Police Command has...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img