Governor Sani, the Kaduna State Governor in a significant move towards promoting peace and development in the state has welcomed the first batch of repentant bandits in Birnin Gwari, Kaduna, on Thursday.
This milestone event marked a crucial step in the state’s efforts to address insecurity and foster lasting peace.
During the event, Governor Sani also reopened the Birnin Gwari cattle market, which had been closed for nearly a decade due to security concerns.
This move is expected to boost economic activities in the area and promote unity among farmers, herders, and traders.
The Kaduna State Government, in collaboration with federal agencies, has established the Peace Dialogue Group to engage stakeholders in achieving sustainable peace.
Through numerous meetings and discussions, the group has built trust with senior bandit leaders, who have laid down their arms and embraced peace, along with their followers.
These former bandits are being enrolled in a rehabilitation program designed by the Kaduna State Government in partnership with the Federal Government.
The program adheres to international standards of disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration, ensuring that these individuals can return to society as productive citizens.
Governor Sani emphasized that the rehabilitation of repentant bandits is based on the principle of carrot and stick.
While welcoming those who choose peace, the government will not hesitate to take decisive action against anyone who continues to perpetuate violence.
The governor also highlighted the significant progress made by his administration in addressing insecurity.
Through strategic communication and inclusive governance, the government has earned the trust and confidence of its people.
Insecurity is significantly reducing, and ethno-religious tensions and farmer-herder clashes are rapidly becoming issues of the past.
Governor Sani’s Model;
Governor Sani’s administration is developing the “Kaduna Model,” a comprehensive framework for sustainable peace and security.
This model includes disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration, alongside investments in rural development and conflict resolution.
It is a holistic approach that addresses both the symptoms and the root causes of insecurity.
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