Shehu Calls Out El-Rufai for Alleged Bandit Payments
Human rights activist Mahdi Shehu criticized former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai for allegedly paying bandits during his tenure, highlighting what he perceives as hypocrisy in El-Rufai's recent comments on security strategies. Shehu accused El-Rufai of engaging in similar practices to those he now criticizes, citing reports of payments made to armed herders to prevent attacks in Kaduna.
Shehu questioned El-Rufai's stance on security management, pointing out discrepancies between his past actions and current criticisms. The activist called for transparency and accountability in addressing security challenges, urging a halt to practices that may compromise security efforts in the region.
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