Kaduna State Government has refuted media reports that it had appointed intermediaries to negotiate with bandits, on its behalf.
This was made known in a statement released by Mr Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs Samuel Aruwan in a statement clarified government position noting that such intermediaries have never been appointed.
“The attention of the Kaduna State Government under the leadership of Governor Nasir El-Rufai has been drawn to reports in the media that it has appointed representatives to interface with bandits on its behalf.”
He maintained that the position of the State Government remains the same: “the Government will not negotiate with or pay ransoms to bandits.
He however warned that any person who claims to do so in any capacity, if found, will be prosecuted accordingly.
“Citizens are urged to report the details of any persons posing as official government negotiators to the Kaduna State Security Operations Room on 09034000060 and 08170189999, or email internal.security@kdsg.gov.ng.”
