The Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, has said that his administration has banned the activities of local vigilante group known as ‘Yan Sakai in Birnin Gwari local government area of the state.
The governor said any issue that involves security must be handled by conventional security operatives. He said the ‘Yan Sakai have been banned from partaking in any activities including the manhunt for bandits.
Speaking at the reopening ceremony of Birnin Gwari Cattle Market closed down for years due to activities of bandits, the governor assured residents that a committee will be constituted that will comprise Fulani leaders, community and religious leaders to mediate in the community.
“With regards to issues associated with the activities of Yan Sakai, I hereby announce the dissolution of Yan Sakai from today. Anything that has to do with insecurity is to be handled by conventional security agencies”, he said.
Governor Sani, who announced a peace pact between residents of Birnin Gwari and Fulani, said as the result of the agreement some prominent bandits in the area have laid down their arms and embraced peace.
He added that the state government has accepted their repentance in good faith.
Earlier, the Sarkin Birnin Gwari, Zubairu Jibrin Maigwari II, said the reopening of the cattle market is a significant milestone in the history of the area once characterized by abduction and mass killing by bandits.
He said the Fulani leaders have confronted him and openly asked for dialogue for subsequent return of peace in the area.
“As traditional leaders we wouldn’t be involved in something if we know it has no element of truth in it. Since the day they brought colanuts to us and we exchanged pleasantries with them, I know for sure something good is about to happen”, he confirmed.
WikkiTimes learnt that the peace agreement was facilitated by the Peace Dialogue Group, which was established by the Kaduna State Government in collaboration with federal agencies and security services.
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