Kaduna warned against turning state into Banana Republic

Samuel Aruwan, the Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, has warned against turning the state into a Banana Republic all in a bid to deal with criminals.

Aruwan stated this while involved in a security engagement in Kajuru which recently witnessed jungle justice due to renewed violence in the area.

He said: “Kaduna State government has warned communities to avoid resorting to self-help to settle scores but should rather follow the law to settle grievances and not engage in jungle justice.

‘’If Fulani, while grazing come under attack, they must not take the laws into their hands but rather they must have recourse to the law and government. Similarly, should Adara, in the course of farming and other activities come under attack, they must have recourse to the law and not engage in jungle justice. This is not a banana republic.

“Operatives are working round the clock and will not waiver for a second should anyone be found wanting in the unfortunate situation we find ourselves. As a government, we will not shy away from confronting threats to peace, law and order. We will also not shy away from taking hard decisions that will better common good and public interest.

“As a government working for the peace, security, unity and progress of Kaduna State, we will not toy with our constitutional and statutory responsibility.’

‘’The government of Kaduna State and security agencies have been doing their best to stem the tide of incessant bloodshed in Kajuru local government.’’