The Southern Kaduna Peoples Union (SOKAPU), has commended the government of Kaduna state for the proactive measures taken so far to ensure that the coronavirus is contained.
The association in a press statement signed by its National Public Relations Officer, Luka Biniyat also prayed for the quick recovery of the State Governor Nasir el-Rufai who is infected with the virus.
SOKAPU said “we are aware that our governor Nasiru Elrufai is the first known victim to test positive of the much dreaded virus, we wish him a quick recovery and restoration back to his work of serving the good people of Kaduna state.”
While drawing the attention of the people of Kaduna state to the reality of the presence of the global deadly coronavirus in the state, they also applaud the residents of Kaduna state for abiding by the orders of the government authorities to remain in a lockdown situation in spite of the difficult situations associated with this directive.
The association encouraged the people to continue to obey instructions and cooperate with the law enforcement authorities to ensure that everyone in the state remained safe.
They however expressed worry that Kaduna South Senatorial District does not have a hospital with the capacity to handle any eventual outbreak of the disease in that part of the state and appealed to the the state government to establish a facility in Kafanchan to handle cases that might arise in that zone, “otherwise, victims will have to be transported over a distance of 250 kilometers average to Kaduna metropolis or Zaria for treatment.
Meanwhile, in spite of the fear over the Coronavirus pendamic, armed herdsmen still lurk over Southern Kaduna destroying communities and shedding blood of innocent persons.
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The starement said Tuesday afternoon, Komo community in Guruku ward, Chikun LGA, came under savage attack by armed herdsmen.
“Though SOKAPU is yet to fully identify the victims, not less than six persons have been confirmed killed by the rampaging murders.
“On Monday, a royal father – the District Head of Jagindi, in Jema’a Local Government Area (LGA), Mr. Danlami Barde, was shot dead by armed herdsmen. Barde, who left behind a wife and four children was a retired policeman before becoming District Head.
“Also killed along with him was his brother, Mr Musa Barde who also had a wife and three children. The wife of the slain Musa Barde survived gun shot injuries and is currently receiving treatment at the hospital in Keffi.
“In Kuduru, a Gbagyi village, in Chikun LGA, armed herdsmen struck last Thursday and burnt homes, foodstuff, rusting cows and stealing valuables. Those killed in the unprovoked murder were Hassana Bala, Jamilu Hassan and Halima Bala while Haliru Nawela and Kure Dogonyaro escaped with grievous injuries.
The assiciation called on the Federal and state governments to deploy security to the ravaged villages to secure lives and property just as they appealed to good spirited individuals and corporate bodies to assist surviving victims with food, shelter and drugs especially at this time of extreme difficulties.
