Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has reiterated his commitment to securing justice for the 13 travellers from the state who were brutally killed in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State in June.
The victims, mostly from Unguwan Dantsoho village in Kudan Local Government, were on their way to a wedding in Qua’an Pan when they were ambushed and murdered.
Eleven of them were from the same community.
Speaking at Unguwan Dantsoho during the flag-off of a 6-kilometre road linking Hunkuyi Junction to Bassawa, the governor assured residents that his administration would not relent until justice was achieved.
Fulfilment of earlier promises
Sani recalled that during his condolence visit to the grieving families, he pledged financial aid and new houses for the victims’ relatives—commitments he said have now been honoured.
He added that residents of the area also requested road construction at the time, which inspired the commencement of the new project.
According to the governor, the burden of protecting lives and property is a responsibility placed on him by Allah, and he is determined to discharge it faithfully.
Criticism of past leaders
Lamenting the neglect of Kudan, one of 12 local councils that has not benefited from a road project in the last 12 years, Sani criticised politicians who failed to deliver.
“Some politicians are only good at appearing on television to boast of billions accrued during their tenure, but there is nothing on the ground to show for it. We are not a government of noise makers,” he said.
The governor also pledged to build a hospital in Unguwan Dantsoho and provide financial assistance for women to boost economic activities.
Call for peace and development
Sani reminded residents that he had promised inclusive development for both rural and urban communities, insisting that Kaduna’s resources do not belong only to city dwellers.
“When I assumed office, I promised to take development to both urban and rural areas because Kaduna’s revenue does not belong to city dwellers alone,” he declared.
He commended the people of Kudan for their peaceful coexistence and urged them to maintain it, stressing that meaningful development can only thrive in an atmosphere of peace.
