Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, has denied allegations that the federal government provides incentives or financial support to bandits, according to the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA). ONSA said in a statement signed by Zakari Mijinyawa on Monday that no branch of the government has ever paid ransom or offered incentives to criminals, calling El-Rufai’s claims unfounded.
Conversely, we have consistently warned Nigerians against making ransom payments. According to the statement, El-Rufai’s assertions are untrue and contradict the verifiable facts on the ground.
“From the beginning, this government has pursued a dual approach: strong military operations alongside community engagement to address local grievances,” the statement added, highlighting the strategy the current administration employs to combat insecurity. Igabi, Birnin Gwari, Giwa, and other parts of Kaduna that were formerly plagued by extreme terror but are now experiencing relative peace are prime examples of the effects of this tactic.
The sacrifices made by security personnel were also commended in the statement.
It has been widely publicized that our military and security forces have been working to apprehend or eliminate infamous bandits. Boderi, Baleri, Sani Yellow Janburos, Buhari, and Boka are among the major criminals who have been eradicated in Kaduna alone.
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