Kaduna state governor, Senator Uba Sani, on Tuesday, paid a condolence visit to families of the 12 travellers killed in Mangu LGA of Plateau state.
Speaking during the visit in Kudan, Sani called on other states to ensure the freedom of movement of all Nigerian citizens as enshrined in the constitution.
On Friday, 12 people were killed after a mob set ablaze a bus packed with 31 people who were travelling from Zaria, Kaduna state to Quan Pan LGA in Plateau for a wedding.
The wedding guests reportedly missed and stopped in Mangun to asked for direction when a mob descended on them.
Sani said when the incident happened, he sent a delegation of commissioners led by the secretary to the Kaduna state government, AbdulKadir Muázu Meyere,
to condole families of the deceased.
He said one of the most important responsibilities of any government is protecting the lives and property of its citizens, regardless of who they are and where they come from.
“Whether you are from Kaduna State or elsewhere, so long as you live in Kaduna State, we have the responsibility to protect your life and property and to ensure that you live in peace”, he said.
The governor commended the people of Kudan for not taking laws into their hands to avenge the killing of their kins.
He added that he visited the 44 Military Hospital, Kaduna, on Monday to meet those who were injured during the attack.
Sai I said, I’m also happy that the Christian Association of Nigeria(CAN) chairman of this local government, also made a remark here, that all the Christians in this community are living in peace with the Muslim Ummah”.
“This is a clear testament that in Kaduna State, everyone lives in peace irrespective of religious or ethnic affiliations. We are a highly diverse state, but we try as much as possible to remain at peace.
“Kaduna State has not experienced a single ethno-religious crisis in the last two years since we came in, because of our political will to ensure peace.”
The Governor also promised to tar the road from Kudan to Basawa in Sabon Gari local government, in addition to building a hospital for the local government “because they are very peaceful community”.
Speaking earlier, Dauda Iliya Abba, chairman of Kudan LGA, said the people are happy because the governor showed concern and has been mourning with the them since the unfortunate killing took place last Friday.
Sani visit families of travellers killed in Plateau
