Kaduna residents calls attention to insecurity, urges Gov. Uba Sani for immediate action

Residents of Ankuwa Community within the Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State have expressed grave concerns regarding growing insecurity in their region, urging for prompt government action to tackle ongoing assaults by armed groups and kidnappers.

In a public letter to Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, the community highlighted its plight, describing Ankuwa as being besieged by frequent incidents of kidnappings and murders occurring throughout the day.

The letter indicated that farmers are unable to reach their fields, and the roads connecting Ankuwa to Kachia town have become dangerous and largely impassable.

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Furthermore, residents reported that traveling between nearby villages has become perilous, with families living in constant fear due to alleged ransom demands from criminals.

The community, represented by J. P. Akunji Obar, expressed concern regarding the insufficient security presence in the area.

While acknowledging that local youth are willing to defend their community, the letter stressed the necessity for a lawful framework, coordination, and official security assistance to confront heavily armed attackers.

Key demands directed at the state government include the immediate stationing of security personnel in Ankuwa and nearby villages, creating four permanent security posts or a Joint Task Force base in strategic areas within the community, enhanced patrol and surveillance along the Ankuwa-Kachia road, and direct communication between government representatives and community leaders to establish long-term security solutions.

The letter urged the governor to act quickly and decisively to avert further loss of life and to restore peace, stability, and economic activities in the impacted areas.