Quit Notice: KDSG Confirms Bench Warrants On Proponents Of Illegal Ultimatum

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BY AMOS TAUNA, KADUNA – The Kaduna State government on Thursday said it has lodged a formal criminal complaint to the police and has obtained a bench warrant against the Arewa Youths that carpet-barged into Kaduna to threaten the liberty of other citizens in the state.

It therefore challenged anybody that sights any member of the Arewa Youths Group or aware of their location to proudly discharge the civic duty of informing the police.

This is just as the government said it has taken actions to ensure members of the group that issued the unlawful quit notice are brought to book.

The State government, in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Nasir el-Rufai, Samuel Aruwan said it is in collaboration with security agencies working to prevent any threat to the exiting cherished harmony in Kaduna state.

Aruwan said; “Vigorous security patrols will continue as part of concrete action to reassure residents and demonstrate that bad behaviour is unwelcome and will not be tolerated. The government has obtained bench warrants for their arrest, after filing a formal criminal complaint.”

Aruwan assured residents of the state of their safety, adding that they have nothing to fear, no matter what their ancestry is, thus commended all residents and communities for their contribution to peace and harmony.

Aruwan also said law enforcement and security agencies are taking necessary action to prevent any threat to peace, adding, “When some elements barged into our state capital to deliver an illegal ultimatum to a section of our community, the government condemned it and ordered the arrest of those concerned.

“The criminal complaint specifies the sections of the recently updated Penal Code Law of Kaduna State, 2017 that were violated by those that issued the illegal ultimatum.

“These include: inciting Disturbance -​​ Section 78; disturbing Public Peace – Section 77; injurious Falsehood – ​​Section 373; unlawful Assembly – ​​Section 66; and criminal Conspiracy – ​​Section 59.

“The formal criminal complaint and the bench warrant secured on 8th August 2017 provide a basis to investigate, apprehend and ultimately prosecute the suspects.

“Accordingly, a competent court has directed the Commissioner of Police- Kaduna State to act on the criminal complaint. The Kaduna State Government considers this a most important matter of law enforcement, and will not relent on the matter.

“The Kaduna State Government notes with commendation the efforts of the residents of our diverse state to uphold peace in their communities. 

“Anybody contemplating unlawful action should know that such will invite a vigorous law-enforcement response. The Kaduna State Government is persuaded that a law-governed society should always signal that sanctions will follow illegal behaviour. This is in the interest of justice, peace and harmony.

“All residents of Kaduna State are enjoined to go about their lawful business, uphold and respect their neighbours and report any suspicious activity or person. Nobody has the power to evict another citizen or to tell them where they can or cannot live,” the statement explained. 

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