Kajuru Kidnapping Requires Collective Action, Not Politics – Shehu Sani

Former Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has urged Nigerians to adopt a united and collective approach in responding to the recent kidnapping in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, warning against politicising the incident.

Reacting to the attack, Sani expressed confidence in the ability of the Kaduna State Government and security agencies to secure the release of the abducted victims, stressing that their rescue must be treated as an urgent priority.

“I have no doubt that the Kaduna State Government and the security agencies will work diligently to secure the release of the captives,” the former lawmaker said.

While condemning the kidnapping, Sani acknowledged the efforts of Governor Uba Sani in addressing insecurity, noting that significant progress has been made across the state over the past two years.

“Despite this tragic incident, Governor Uba Sani has been doing a lot to secure the state in the last two years, and his efforts should be appreciated,” he stated.

The human rights activist cautioned against exploiting the crisis for political gain, emphasizing that the immediate focus should be on saving lives and restoring safety to affected communities.

“Working towards securing the release of the hostages now is the priority. Everyone who has something to contribute should do so, rather than play politics with the lives of the people,” Sani warned.

He added that criminal groups often exploit vulnerable communities, calling for sustained resolve and cooperation to tackle insecurity.

“Bandits and terrorists will always strike soft targets, and we must never waver or falter in our determination to defeat them and secure our state and country,” he said.

The Kajuru kidnapping has once again highlighted ongoing security challenges in parts of Kaduna State, renewing calls for sustained collaboration among government, security agencies and local communities to combat banditry and terrorism.

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