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Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has sparked controversy by claiming the current administration, led by Governor Uba Sani, paid ₦1 billion to bandits. However, the Kaduna State Government has vehemently denied the allegations, labeling them as “baseless, mischievous, and politically motivated”.
The government, through Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Sule Shu’aibu, has given El-Rufai a one-week ultimatum to provide evidence or retract his statement and issue an apology. Shu’aibu emphasized that Governor Sani has never authorized, negotiated, or paid any money to criminal groups, stressing “Not one naira. Not one kobo”.
The Office of the National Security Adviser has also dismissed similar claims, stating that neither the Federal Government nor state governments pay ransom to criminal elements. The Kaduna State Government attributes its security progress to a community-focused approach, engaging with communities, not bandits .
El-Rufai has challenged the government to deny his claims publicly, insisting he has evidence. However, the government sees this as an attempt to undermine their security efforts and has threatened legal action if El-Rufai fails to comply .
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