Kaduna Government Challenges El-Rufai to Prove ₦1 Billion Bandits Payment Claim
The Kaduna State Government has given former Governor El-Rufai a 7-day ultimatum to provide evidence supporting his claim that the state paid ₦1 billion to bandits. El-Rufai made the statement during a TV appearance, alleging the payment was part of a security arrangement.
The government has dismissed his claims as false and politically motivated, urging him to show proof or issue a public apology. The Commission on Intern Security and Home Affairs criticized El-Rufai for weaponizing security issues for political gain.
The government emphasized its commitment to transparency and security, denying engaging in ransom payments to criminals.
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