Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai
The police in Kaduna state on Thursday, December 22, said that it has rescued about 48 Kano-bound traders abducted by bandits along Birnin Gwari/Kaduna highway.
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state has stirred reactions after a photo of him kneeling before President Muhammadu Buhari at Aso Rock was shared on Facebook
Governor El-Rufai who said Buhari is a Kaduna citizen, added that the president will spend at least two days in the state in January to commission projects.
Many residents of Kaduna especially those from the southern region of the state have thrown their weight behind Governor Nasir El-Rufai's comment on bandits.
Governor Nasir El-Rufai made the comment after briefing President Muhammadu Buhari on the recent attack which led to the death of 40 persons in Kaduna state.
The Magajin Garin Idasu in Giwa local government area of Kaduna state, Malam Magaji Ibrahim, has been shot dead by armed bandits who invaded his community.
In a bid to protect school infrastructure, the Kaduna state government has banned all social events, shows and entertainment in all public school premises.
The death toll from Sunday’s brutal attacks on communities in Giwa local government area of Kaduna state has risen to 38, the state government has confirmed.
Some bandits operating in Zaria local government area of Kaduna have abducted five people just 24 hours after they blocked the road and kidnapped travellers.
Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai
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