By Iliya Kure
Kaduna (Nigeria) — Kaduna State in northern Nigeria has announced the destruction of the recently laid foundation for the construction of military barracks by unknown persons.
Spokesman of the governor, Samuel Aruwan, announced on Saturday that the governor received the news of the act with shock.
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of the state, and Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai laid the foundation last week at Ungwan Yashi area of Zangon Kataf Local Government as a response to the incessant killings occurring in Southern Kaduna since 1980.
Aruwan quoted the governor describing the development as, “unfortunate, and further confirms that the conflict entrepreneurs are determined to continue to create obstacles and setback to our stabilization and peace building efforts.”
Aruwan’s statement further quoted the governor saying, “I want to use this medium to appeal to all men and women of conscience to remain firm and optimistic, while government in collaboration with security agencies, civil society, religious and traditional institutions will continue to work assiduously for peace and security of life and property.
“Finally, all those that have their hands in the destruction of this structure will not go free. The security agencies will fish out the perpetrators, and those found to be involved, or engaged in omissions that led to the destruction of public property will be brought to justice without fear or favour.”
