Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has warned that his administration will not tolerate the politicisation of insecurity in the state, adding that anyone or group seeking to undermine peace will face the full force of the law.
He said the Constitution places on him the responsibility of protecting lives and property, stressing that he would continue to carry out that duty firmly and without compromise.
The governor issued the warning in his opening remarks at the State Security Council meeting held on Monday at the Council Chambers of Sir Kashim Ibrahim House.
“We are not unaware of those who seek to test our resolve. We are monitoring developments closely, and we are prepared to act. Kaduna State will not return to a past defined by violence, fear, and division. That chapter is closed,” he said.
He also claimed that since assuming office on 29 May 2023, the state has not experienced ethno-religious clashes or farmer-herder conflicts.
According to him, his administration’s security strategy is largely preventive.
“We must strengthen intelligence at the grassroots, deepen collaboration with traditional and religious institutions, and maintain seamless coordination among all security agencies. We must stay ahead, consistently and deliberately,” he said.
Sani explained that the Kaduna Peace Model remains central to his government’s approach to tackling insecurity, describing it as an inclusive, intelligence-driven system built on inter-agency cooperation and community participation.
He added that the model has shifted the state’s security response from reactive containment to proactive prevention.
“Our most critical asset remains intelligence. We have strengthened the systems that support timely information gathering and real-time sharing across agencies. This has enabled us to detect threats early, disrupt criminal networks, and prevent escalation,” he said.
The governor noted that Kaduna is increasingly recognised for its coordinated security approach, although he stressed the need for continued improvement.
He warned that the security environment is becoming more complex, particularly with rising political tensions.
“As we approach a sensitive political period, we must anticipate attempts to exploit divisions and destabilise communities,” he said.
Sani also commended President Bola Tinubu for federal support to the state, as well as the Minister of Defence, retired General Christopher Musa, for his efforts since assuming office.
He praised security agencies including the Armed Forces, Police, DSS, NSCDC, and others for their sacrifices, and also acknowledged the role of traditional rulers, religious leaders and community stakeholders in maintaining peace.