The Coalition of Birnin-Gwari Association along with other residents of Birnin Gwari protest killing of their people by bandits in Kaduna

RESIDENTS of Birnin-Gwari in Birnin-Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Monday protested the persistent killings of their people by persons suspected to be bandits.

The protest, led by the Coalition of Birnin-Gwari Association, coincided with the visit of Governor Nasir el-Rufai and the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, to Birnin-Gwari on Monday.

While the governor was at Katangi, where the bandits attacked villagers on Saturday, Adamu stopped at Birnin-Gwari where he addressed stakeholders.

The protesters laid siege on the Emir’s palace at about 3:00pm and demanded for the deployment of more troops to the town, which had, over the years been ravaged by the activities of kidnappers and armed robbers.

Auwa Yunus, who spoke on behalf of the protesters, said: “We call on our people to peacefully join hands in the struggle to send a clear and unambiguous message to government concerning our plight.

“We urge the governments to, as a matter of urgency, provide the Internally Displaced Persons with better clothing, food, water as well as health facilities.”

Meanwhile, El-Rufai during his visit to Kakangi community, condemned the attacks.

The governor, who was accompanied by top government officials and security chiefs, described the attack as “inhuman and ungodly.”

El-Rufai assured the residents of the government’s commitment to restoring peace and security to the area as well as other troubled parts of the state.

The governor also visited the injured in the hospital.

It may be recalled that five people, including two policemen, were, on Saturday, killed by bandits in an attack on the community.

The bandits who invaded the village on motorbikes also razed houses and the community’s market.

It may also be recalled that residents of Kajuru, Southern Kaduna, also protested killings by bandits in March. – Punch

– Apr. 8, 2019 @ 9:01 GMT |