The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has condemned the recent bandit attacks in Dawakin Basa Village, Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, urging repentant bandits to take immediate action to prevent further violence.
In a statement signed by its president, Khalil Moh’d Bello, and shared with Media Talk Africa on Wednesday evening, the Fulani association expressed deep concern over the attacks, describing them as a betrayal of the peace agreement between the Kaduna State Government, local emirs, community leaders, and bandit leaders.
The incident comes at a time when Birnin Gwari stakeholders were celebrating the success of the peace accord, making the renewed violence especially disheartening.
KACRAN lamented this setback, noting that it undermines the progress achieved in restoring stability to the region.
“We also express our deepest condolences regarding this negative development and urge residents of Dawakin Basa to refrain from any retaliatory actions that could escalate violence.
“We call upon the Kaduna State Government to provide the necessary support and cooperation to repentant bandits to help them navigate the new security challenges in the region.
“We remain committed to fostering peace and stability in Kaduna State and Nigeria at large.”
Despite this setback, KACRAN urged Northern states to remain steadfast in their peace and reintegration efforts for genuinely repentant armed groups.
“KACRAN is profoundly affected by this situation. As a peace-loving association, we have celebrated the progress made through the peace accord between the Kaduna State Government and repentant bandits. We commend the dedication and courage of the Kaduna State Governor in this endeavor and urge other governors in the Northwest to follow suit.”
The association reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to peace and the eradication of criminal activities across the country.
