- The Ruruma community in Kaduna State is calling on the Federal Government to establish a military base in Kwassam to curb the relentless killings and abductions by bandits in the region.
- Over 13 people have been killed and more than 200 abducted in just four months, with nearly a billion naira paid as ransom.
- The community emphasizes that a military presence is critical to restoring security and enabling displaced residents to return to their farms and ancestral homes.
- The attacks have had a devastating impact on local farmers, who make up 99.9% of the population, disrupting farming activities and causing poverty.
- The community is prepared to provide facilities to the military to expedite the establishment of a base.
- They urged the Federal Government to intensify efforts to support Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, in addressing the crisis.
- The community is fully ready to cooperate with security agencies and the government to put an end to this menace.
The Ruruma community in Kaduna State is urgently calling on the Federal Government to establish a military base in Kwassam to curb the relentless killings and abductions by bandits in the region. Over 13 people have been killed and more than 200 abducted in just four months, with nearly a billion naira paid as ransom.
The Community’s Plea
The community emphasizes that a military presence is critical to restoring security and enabling displaced residents to return to their farms and ancestral homes. They pointed out that even their traditional leader, Chief Alh. Dauda Abdulsalam, has been forced to live away from home due to threats on his life.
Impact on Local Farmers
The attacks have had a devastating impact on local farmers, who make up 99.9% of the population. The community lamented that these attacks disrupt farming activities, impoverishing their people and causing setbacks in the region.
Call to Action
The community is prepared to provide facilities to the military to expedite the establishment of a base. They urged the Federal Government to intensify efforts to support Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, in addressing the crisis. The community’s national president, Mr. Daniel Dallah Peace, concluded that they are fully ready to cooperate with security agencies and the government to put an end to this menace.
