By Lami Victor, KADUNA |
The Kaduna State Government said it has ordered investigation into the viral video showing alleged brutalisation of one Dan Balki Commander.
A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Kaduna State Governor, Muhammad Lawal Shehu, which read in part stated that “The attention of the Kaduna State Government has been drawn to a video that has gone viral showing one Dan Balki Commander being whipped by unidentified persons”.
“The Kaduna State Government wishes to strongly disassociate itself from the heinous act. It is not in our character. Such barbaric acts have no place in a decent society”, the statement read.
“We stand for the rule of law and due process. Our administration is anchored on justice, equity, fairness, inclusivity, and respect for the dignity of the human person.
“Since assuming office in May 2023, the Kaduna State Government, under the able leadership of Senator Uba Sani, has been working assiduously to rebuild trust and give all citizens of the State a sense of belonging”, the government noted.
“We accommodate all shades of opinion and have created a conducive atmosphere for all political views to thrive.
“The Governor of Kaduna State is a long-standing fighter for fundamental rights and freedoms. He has never wavered in his commitment to the promotion and protection of civil rights, the rule of law, and due process. He will not, under any circumstances, detail anyone to brutalise a person for holding a contrary opinion”.
The CPS added that Governor Uba Sani, has ordered a full investigation into the alleged incident.
According to him, the governor is determined to get to the root of the incident and will ensure that the full wrath of the law is brought to bear on anyone found culpable.
