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Terrorists Plan To Hold Us By The Jugular, But I Will Not Surrender Public Treasury To Them___Kaduna Governor Nasir El-rufai #OsazuwaAkonedo
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Amidst the violence unleashed by criminal elements on the people of Kaduna State, some commentators have responded by blaming Kaduna state government for asserting that the duty of the state is to uphold the law and not to reward hoodlums for violating the lives, property and liberties of citizens.
Those pushing that kind of narrative are sharing a video clip of a 2014 interview in which Malam Nasir El-Rufai called on the government of President Goodluck Jonathan to use all options, including negotiation, to rescue the Chibok girls.
The years since 2014 may have led some people to forget the denial and doubt that defined the F.G’s response to the Chibok abductions, especially the initial refusal to acknowledge that it happened.
That was the context under which civic pressures were brought on the government.
Nigeria’s journey since the 2014 Chibok tragedy has proven that the solution to violent crimes, including terrorism and banditry, is a robust response from the state and its coercive agencies.
The quantum of money paid as ransom following many negotiations with bandits have not stopped kidnappings, reduced their frequency or deterred the criminals.
The experience of many states in the Northwest of Nigeria since 2015 has included cattle rustling, kidnappings, killings and the devastation of communities by criminals.
Several states sought to negotiate their way out of the problems by talking to bandits, paying them money or offering them amnesty.
This has not worked and has only encouraged the criminals to press ahead for a surrender of the public treasury to them. That is clearly not in the public interest.
Mass abduction was like in novelty in 2014.
But the facts have changed since then. Negotiations and ransoms have been undertaken, but these have not stopped the criminals.
It has only encouraged them. It is only prudent to review one’s position when the facts change, and the suggestion made by a citizen years ago cannot be taken as the immutable answer to a serious problem which has evolved since 2014, no matter the viral replays of the said video clip.
The Kaduna State Government has been consistently transparent about its security challenges.
It has supported and continues to resource the security agencies in the state.
We are engaging the Federal Government to have security responses that move away from reactive response of repelling bandits towards a comprehensive, proactive offensive that takes the battle to the criminals and uproots them.
As a sub-national, with no direct control of any of the security agencies, we cannot make this task more difficult by giving criminals the resources to acquire more arms.
Kaduna state government regrets the recent kidnaps and killings of students from tertiary institutions in our state, and we sympathize with their families with whom we share the aim of the safe return of all the students.
We mourn the dead students and we offer our condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
The ruthless and heartless resort of the kidnappers to murdering these young persons is part of their effort to further their blackmail and compel us to abandon our ‘no-ransom, no-negotiation’ policy.
Are people bothering with the consequences of state surrender to hoodlums, or is the continued politicization of security challenges not going to make all of us ultimately victims of the insurgents?
The fact that criminals seek to hold us by the jugular does not mean we should surrender and create an incentive for more crime.
In today’s Nigeria, it has become fashionable to treat the unlawful demands of bandits as worthy of consideration and to lampoon people who insist that outlaws should be crushed and not mollycoddled or availed the resources they can use to unleash further outrages.
@views exclusive right: Muyiwa Adekeye, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication,
27th April 2021.
Osazuwa Akonedo
Osazuwa Akonedo is a Nigerian media professional, author, and consultant. His work spans various sectors of communication and literature:
Journalism and Media: He is the founder of OsazuwaAkonedo, which focuses on news analysis and commentary. He also provides consultancy services in media and banking.
Literature: He is a published playwright and author of Nigerian literature. One of his notable works is the drama titled The End Shall Tell: What Exam Malpractice Can Cause, which addresses educational and social issues in Nigeria.
Reporting: He frequently reports on regional news, particularly concerning Edo State and broader Nigerian current affairs. Credit: Google Gemini AI Mode
Osazuwa Akonedo is a Nigerian media creator, journalist, and entrepreneur who engages audiences via news reporting, social media content, music, and a mobile application.
Professional Background and Company
Osazuwa Akonedo is associated with OSAZUWAAKONEDO LIMITED, a company registered in Nigeria that operates in media consultancy and news services
The company is headquartered in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, and has been active in publishing news in various formats including text, audio, video, and photos
Social Media and Online Platforms
Osazuwa Akonedo maintains a strong online presence on several platforms:
TikTok: Shares news updates and reports, for example, covering police operations in Nigeria
YouTube: Operates a channel where he uploads videos on current affairs and news content
Twitter/X: Active under the handle @akonedo_osazuwa, posting updates on events and news
Facebook: Profiles listing his connection to news and media activities can be found on Facebook
Mobile App: Offers a dedicated mobile application for news access through Google Play (Osazuwa Akonedo News App) providing text, video, and photo news formats
News Reporting and Content
He produces news content covering national and local stories, including criminal activities, government updates, and investigative reports
His reporting spans multiple formats, making it accessible to a wide audience through online platforms, mobile apps, and social media
Other Contributions
In addition to journalism, Osazuwa Akonedo has also ventured into audio releases, such as “Former Justice Minister Abubakar Malami Begs Nigerians For Justice” released on January 25, 2026
He also hosts podcasts documenting significant events, e.g, NDLEA arrests related to historical criminal cases
Summary
Osazuwa Akonedo is a multifaceted media professional engaged in journalism, social media content creation, music, and technology via his news app. He utilizes platforms like TikTok, YouTube, Twitter/X, Facebook, and mobile applications to disseminate news and reach audiences both locally and internationally Credit: Azure AI
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