Governor Uba Sani on Thursday pardoned some group of terrorists who were termed ‘repentant’ in Kaduna state.
Sani received the first set of repentant bandits and further opened the cattle market, which had been closed for about 10 years due to insecurity.
The governor also said his administration would be fair and just to all.
According to him, the so-called repentant bandits are enrolled in a rehabilitation programme designed by his government in partnership with the federal government.
The governor warned that the rehabilitation of the repent bandits was based on the principle of carrot and stick.
His words,”Through numerous meetings and extensive discussions, we have built bridges of trust. Several senior bandit leaders had laid their arms and embraced peace, along with their followers.
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“I will be fair to everyone, be they farmers, herders and traders, in order to achieve lasting peace and development.
“While we welcome those who choose peace, we will not hesitate to take decisive action against anyone who continues to perpetuate violence.
“The security, law enforcement and intelligence agencies have already achieved significant results, neutralising bandits’ kingpins, dismantling criminal networks and rescuing kidnapped victims.
“My message to anyone considering taking up arms is simple: talk to us instead. Let us resolve disputes through dialogue, not violence. To the bandits who have yet to embrace peace, I urge you to reconsider. Enough is enough.
“The days of kidnapping, cattle rustling, force levies and other criminal activities are over.
”Those who genuinely seek to change will find a government ready to support them, protect them and help them rebuild their lives,”he added.
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