…Alleges Planned Violence Under Previous Administration
The Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru Musa, has leveled a weighty accusation against the immediate past Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, over the protracted security crisis in Southern Kaduna.
CDA News Nigeria reports that the Minister alleged that the former governor deliberately orchestrated attacks against minority communities in the region. The statement, made during a public engagement, has ignited a fresh wave of political tension, with opposition figures calling for a formal investigation into the claims [citation:2][citation:3].
CDA News Nigeria gathered that the minister’s remarks have drawn sharp criticism from loyalists of the former governor, who have dismissed the allegations as “baseless” and politically motivated. Southern Kaduna has historically suffered from recurring communal and herder-farmer clashes, leading to significant loss of lives and property [citation:2][citation:4].
This is not the first time the former governor has faced scrutiny over the security situation in the state. Rights groups had previously petitioned international bodies, accusing the El-Rufai administration of complicity in the violence, a claim the former governor consistently deniedÂ
The current Defence Minister’s comments represent the first time a top official of the current administration has explicitly linked the former governor to the crises. Meanwhile, calls are growing for the Federal Government to act on the allegations to ensure accountability. This development comes amid ongoing efforts by security agencies to restore peace in the troubled region.
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