By; FUNMI ADERINTO, Kaduna
Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani on Thursday, with pain in his heart, visited Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area, where bandits kidnapped primary and secondary school students and teachers.
The governor commiserated with members of the community and assured them that all steps are being taken to ensure the safe return of the pupils and students.
Uba Sani was at the Palace of the District Head of Kuriga, Alhaji Lawal Abdullahi to receive full briefing on the unfortunate incident at LEA Primary and Secondary School, Kuriga.
He also addressed members of the community who came out in large numbers to welcome him and express their grief.
The governor learnt from members of the community that a valiant vigilante member who confronted the bandits unfortunately lost his life.
According to him, he has briefed Mr. President, Bola Tinubu and the National Security Adviser on the Kuriga situation.
Governor Uba received strong assurances from them that all measures are being taken to bring back the pupils and students.
He, however, said that security committee will be established in Kuriga, with membership drawn from key stakeholders in Kuriga Community, security agencies, and the state government.
“I will make a strong case to the Chief of Defence Staff and Chief of Army Staff for the establishment of a Military Base in Kuriga to strengthen security in the area.
“The unfortunate Kuriga incident reinforces our positions in support of the establishment of State Police. With State Police, there will be a standing Police Force in Kuriga drawn from members of the community who understand the terrain, the people and the issues at play.
“They can gather intelligence with ease. They will also be constitutionally empowered to bear arms, including sophisticated ones.
“This is important because Vigilante Groups are not allowed to carry arms. They are always at the mercy of these criminal elements who have scant regard for human life,” he said.
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