Insecurity: Uba Sani warns those politicising security in Kaduna

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has warned that his administration will not tolerate any attempt to politicise insecurity in the state, vowing to prosecute individuals or groups seeking to undermine peace.

The governor issued the warning on Monday in his opening remarks at the State Security Council meeting held at the Council Chambers of Sir Kashim Ibrahim House in Kaduna.

“We are not unaware of those who seek to test our resolve. We are monitoring developments closely, and we are prepared to act. Kaduna State will not return to a past defined by violence, fear, and division. That chapter is closed,” he said.

Uba Sani said the state had recorded no ethno-religious or farmer-herder conflict since his administration took office on May 29, 2023, citing the Kaduna Peace Model as the cornerstone of that achievement.

He described the model as a security framework anchored on inclusivity, intelligence-led operations, inter-agency coordination, and community ownership — one that had shifted the state’s posture from reactive containment to proactive prevention.

The governor warned, however, that the gains were not without risk, noting that the threat landscape was growing more complex and increasingly susceptible to political manipulation.

“As we approach a sensitive political period, we must anticipate attempts to exploit divisions and destabilise communities,” he cautioned.

Uba Sani called for stronger grassroots intelligence, deeper collaboration with traditional and religious institutions, and tighter coordination among security agencies, emphasising that the state must stay consistently ahead of threats.

He acknowledged President Bola Tinubu’s support for Kaduna State and commended the Minister of Defence, retired General Christopher Musa, who attended the meeting, for his dedication since assuming office.

The governor also paid tribute to personnel of the Armed Forces, Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and other security agencies for their service under difficult conditions.

He further recognised the role of traditional rulers, religious leaders, and community stakeholders, saying that security could not be sustained by force alone but required legitimacy, cooperation, and shared values.