Residents protest against killings, kidnapping in Birnin-Gwari

The Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai and Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, have visited Kakangi village in Birnin-Gwari local government area where several persons, including two policemen were killed 48 hours ago.Their visit coincided with massive protests by over 200 indigenes of Birnin-Gwari over incessant killings and unabated kidnapping in the area.
 
Five persons, including two policemen, were killed by the armed bandits in the attack on Kakangi community on Saturday. The bandits, who invaded the village on a motorbike also razed houses and the community’s market.

The protesters stormed the streets, chanting killings and kidnapping in the area must be brought to an end. Some of the placards carried by the protesters read: ‘We want peace, stop killings of innocent people of Birnin Gwari,’ ‘Mr. President, we need your special intervention,’ ‘Stop the killings, El-Rufai respond,’ among others.

The IGP later met with the Emir of Birnin-Gwari, Alhaji Zubair Jibril Maigwari and elders of Birnin-Gwari. Accompanied on the tour by some government officials and security heads, El-Rufai described the attack as inhuman and ungodly.
The governor assured the residents of his government’s commitment to restoring peace and security to the area and other troubled parts of the state.