Kaduna State Launches Disarmament Committee for Peace

On [date not specified], Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani inaugurated a disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) committee to tackle the rising insecurity in the state, particularly due to banditry and kidnappings. This initiative is the first of its kind at the subnational level in Nigeria.

During the inauguration, Governor Sani highlighted the recent surge in criminal activities that had destabilized the region, particularly affecting the Kaduna-Abuja corridor. He emphasized a multi-dimensional strategy combining dialogue, socio-economic interventions, and robust security operations to address the underlying causes of insecurity, such as poverty and lack of economic opportunities.

The governor also noted the importance of collaboration with federal security agencies to enhance safety in volatile areas. Abimbola Wonosik from the National Counter Terrorism Centre described the establishment of the committee as a critical milestone towards achieving sustainable peace.

Paul Nyulaku commended the governor's reconciliatory efforts, noting that Kaduna is the first state in Nigeria to establish such a committee.