Pyrates Confraternity Blasts Buhari Govt, El-Rufai Over Southern Kaduna Killings

The National Association of Seadogs, otherwise called Pyrates Confraternity, has berated the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government and the Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai for failing to curtail the killings in Southern Kaduna.

The NAS Capone, Mr Abiola Owoaje, in a statement said the association was extremely concerned over the resurgence of killings in Southern Kaduna, noting that the inability of the security agencies to stop the reign of terror had fuelled allegations of genocide against Christians in the area.

While expressing worry that the imposition of curfew and deployment of security agencies rather than stem the tide of killings had done the opposite, he stated that steps taken by the state government could not provide an amicable resolution because it was largely divisive and unresponsive.

According to Owoaja, “Regrettably, Governor Nasir El- Rufai has not been able to rise above the fray. His utterances as the Chief Security Officer of the state have been distasteful.

“He has not acted like a leader desirous of bringing the crisis to an end. His tirades directed at the critical stakeholders of Southern Kaduna have clearly betrayed lack of tolerance that has undermined a peaceful resolution of the crisis.

“The Federal Government has not fared better by its lukewarm attitude to the worsening security situation in Southern Kaduna. Its indifference has allowed the crisis to fester creating an impression that the President Muhammadu Buhari led government is bereft of a security strategy that can protect lives and properties in the crisis-ridden area.

“NAS as an organisation that advocates for a just and egalitarian society, calls on the Federal Government to wake up from its deep slumber to lead the charge and urgently arrest the security situation in Kaduna from deteriorating further.

“It should commence the healing process by ordering the release of all innocent youths of Southern Kaduna in detention over the crisis, including all those arrested over the Saturday August 8, 2020 peaceful protest in Kaduna.

“The security agencies should be tasked to be professional in the discharge of their duties, and apprehend all those implicated in the murder of innocent people and destruction of properties, no matter how highly placed.

“The Buhari-led government should consider the convocation of a peace summit of all stakeholders in Southern Kaduna to resolve all lingering disputes pertaining to ownership of land and address issues of mutual suspicion.

“It is the considered view of NAS that the Federal Government needs to take a second look at the reports of the different Commissions of Enquiry set up on the Southern Kaduna crisis, and summons the required political will to implement recommendations in the interest of peace. The people of Southern Kaduna deserve to live in peace. Enough of the tears and blood.”