Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has assured residents of Kurmin Wali village in Kajuru Local Government Area that efforts are underway to secure the safe return of church worshippers abducted during a recent attack on the community.The governor gave the assurance on Wednesday during a visit to Kurmin Wali, where he led senior government officials and heads of security agencies to commiserate with affected residents. He said the state government is working closely with the military, police, Department of State Services (DSS), and the Office of the National Security Adviser to facilitate the victims’ rescue.
Governor Sani stressed that the number of abducted persons was secondary to the government’s responsibility to protect lives and property. He urged the public to avoid politicising the incident, describing it as a matter of human life and dignity.He also announced that the state government would cover medical expenses for residents injured during the attack. In addition, he said discussions were ongoing with defence authorities on strengthening security presence in the area, given its proximity to known banditry hotspots.
The governor further pledged the construction of an access road linking Kurmin Wali to the highway and the establishment of a primary healthcare centre in the community.Community leaders, including the Agwam Kufana, Chief Dauda Titus, and the President of the Southern Kaduna Peoples Union, Emmanuel Tabara, commended the governor’s visit and appealed for improved infrastructure and security.
