El-Rufai Accuses Ribadu of Funding Bandits, Denies Allegations

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, responded to NSA Nuhu Ribadu's claims of the Nigerian government funding armed bandits. El-Rufai accused Ribadu of withdrawing large sums from state treasuries to pay bandits, despite the NSA denying such actions.

Ribadu alleged the government was providing allowances and food to bandits under the guise of a security strategy. El-Rufai refuted these claims, calling them false and baseless.

The dispute highlights the ongoing security challenges in Kaduna and other states due to banditry. The accusations and counter-accusations shed light on the complexities of addressing insecurity in Nigeria.