Biafra: El-Rufai assures traders, others on security

Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna state has assured traders and indigenes of their safety wherever they may be within the state, while urging them to go about their businesses lawfully.

 

The agitations in the South-east and South-south and the consequent skirmishes in Abia and Rivers states had sent shock to other parts of the country causing tension, especially in the North.

 

According to a statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Media and Publicity,

Samuel Aruwan, “Kaduna state government has called on all residents to go about their lawful businesses.”

 

“Kaduna state government is calling on all residents of the state to go about their normal daily transactions. We call on all traders in all our markets to open their shops for business.

 

“Kaduna is safe and there is no cause for alarm. The state government is working with all security agencies round the clock to ensure the safety of everyone living in the state.

 

“We are calling on our citizens not give in to fear over some negative security developments in other parts of the country. This government will not allow anyone to breach the existing peace and harmony enjoyed in the state. We will not condone any act of violence or breach of law and order.

 

“We have deployed security to patrol the entire state to ensure safety of everyone living in Kaduna state. Do not hesitate to alert government or security agencies of threats to law and order.

 

“The Kaduna state government remains committed to its responsibility to ensure that every resident can live in peace.”

 

 

 

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