Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, on Monday warned that his administration would not tolerate the politicisation of insecurity in the state.
Speaking at the State Security Council meeting held at the Government House in Kaduna, the governor said any individual or group seeking to undermine peace would face the full weight of the law.
Sani stated that the constitution entrusts him with the responsibility of protecting lives and property, stressing that he would continue to discharge that duty “firmly and without compromise.’’
‘”We are not unaware of those who seek to test our resolve. We are monitoring developments closely, and we are prepared to act.
“Kaduna state will not return to a past defined by violence, fear, and division. That chapter is closed, “the governor declared.
He added, ‘’The whole nation can readily testify that since we assumed office on May 29, 2023, Kaduna State has not witnessed any form of ethno-religious conflict or even farmer-herders conflict.
‘’We must strengthen intelligence at the grassroots, deepen collaboration with traditional and religious institutions, and maintain seamless coordination among all security agencies. We must stay ahead; consistently and deliberately,’’ he said.
Sani reiterated that the Kaduna Peace Model remains central to his administration’s success in addressing insecurity, describing it as ‘’a security approach anchored on inclusivity, intelligence-led operations, inter-agency coordination, and community ownership.’’
He further noted that the model has shifted from reactive containment to proactive prevention.
‘’Our most critical asset remains intelligence. We have strengthened the systems that support timely information gathering and real-time sharing across agencies.
“This has enabled us to detect threats early, disrupt criminal networks, and prevent escalation.
‘’Kaduna State is increasingly recognised for this coordinated approach, and while we remain focused on improvement, the results speak clearly,’’ he added.
The governor, however, cautioned that sustaining progress requires vigilance, urging citizens not to rest on their oars.
According to him, “The threat landscape is evolving; becoming more complex, and in some instances, influenced by political opportunism.
“As we approach a sensitive political period, we must anticipate attempts to exploit divisions and destabilise communities.”
Sani also acknowledged the support of President Bola Tinubu, noting that the federal government has provided critical assistance through enhanced coordination and institutional reforms.
He commended the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd), who attended the meeting, for his dedication to duty and paid tribute to members of the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies for their service.
Sani warns against politicisation of insecurity, vows to act decisively against troublemakers
