Kajuru Killings: Ashiru Shocked, Describes it as Callous, Barbaric
By Alex Uangbaoje, Kaduna
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), gubernatorial candidate in Kaduna State, Honourable Isa Ashiru, has described the killings recently recorded in some communities in Kajuru Local Government Area in the state as barbaric and callous.
Ashiru, in a statement made available to journalists on Monday, said he received the new with absolute shock, saying the “unfortunate incident is not only an unwanted addition to the list of the past similar ones but is also a clear indication that insecurity still remains a huge challenge in some parts of Kaduna State.”
Although the cause of the murderous act is not clear, He noted that the “fact that the loss of human lives has been confirmed makes the whole issue terribly shocking. The act clearly smacks of callousness and a descent into barbarism.
“I, therefore, wish to express my heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, people of Kajuru Local Government Area as well as the Government and the entire people of Kaduna State over this unfortunate incident. It is my fervent prayer that almighty Who God created those souls will expose the perpetrators of the heinous act.
“I urge the Kaduna State Government and all the relevant Security Agencies to ensure that the criminals who carried out the killings are fished out and brought to justice. This will require a tremendous determination and demonstration of a sense of justice and fairness on the part of the authorities whose responsibility it is to not only deal appropriately with the perpetrators of such acts but to also forestall their recurrence.”
“Let me quickly remind my dear good people of Kaduna State of the need to embrace peace and eschew violence so that the diversity with which Almighty God has endowed us can be harnessed for the good of all of us.
“Our State is big, bountiful and rich enough to accommodate all of us; all we need to do is to continuously remind ourselves of the fact that resort to violence has never benefitted us as a people. In fact, such an act which results in the loss of human lives diminishes us as a people.
“We should therefore endeavour to come together, regardless of political, religious or ethnic differences, to let the world know that we are committed to ridding our state of violence and at the same time willing to live as the true brothers and sisters that we have always been.
While I once again condole with the bereaved families, I also wish to reassure everyone again that my bid to clinch the governorship of Kaduna State is driven by both an immense concern for our people and a total determination to rescue the State from misrule.” Hon. Ashiru added.
