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Monday, May 2, 2022

We’ll use everything to tackle banditry in Kaduna: El-Rufai

The governor assured residents that he was committed to addressing the security challenges in the state.

• May 2, 2022
Kaduna state Governor, Nasir El-Rufai
Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai

Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna has urged citizens to keep hope alive while assuring them of the government’s commitment to tackling insecurity.

“He assured residents of the state government’s unwavering commitment and determination to rally every resource to address the security challenges and make our communities safer for life, liberty and livelihoods,” the governor’s media aide, Muyiwa Adekeye, said in a statement.

Mr El-Rufai also advised the Muslim faithful to extend the spirit of Ramadan into everyday life and worship in the noblest tradition while treating fellow humans with charity and generosity of heart.

The governor appealed to residents of the state to continue to do their utmost for peace and harmony in all communities.

The governor prayed for “Allah to bless the people of Kaduna State and their endeavours and bring peace, prosperity and progress to Nigeria.”

(NAN)

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