Speaking after a meeting of the Kaduna State Security Council, Governor El-Rufai cautioned citizens to desist from making provocative and inciting statements that could jeopardise peace and unity. During the meeting, the council addressed the recent incident at the Kawo General Hospital that threatened the peace of the state last week.
Governor El-Rufai said: “Anyone found fabricating allegations of religious blasphemy, whether as a basis for seeking sympathy or for any other reason, will be treated as someone out to incite violence and the breakdown of law and order in the state. Such a person will be prosecuted as prescribed in the penal code and other existing laws.”
He added that where there is an allegation of religious blasphemy, citizens must not to take the law into their hands. Governor El-Rufai called on members of the public to report any such incidences to the security agencies who will promptly handle such matters, according to the provisions of the 1999 constitution, the penal code.
“Kaduna State Security Council wishes to reiterate its commitment to the protection of lives and property in the state. Appropriate measures will be taken against any individual, no matter his or her standing, found inciting religious, ethnic and political violence or any form of civil disturbance in the State,” Governor El-Rufai added.
He also pointed out that the state government would also prosecute anyone who takes the laws into their hands as a result of blasphemy. Governor El-Rufai also urged the citizens to redouble their efforts in alerting security agencies and traditional and religious leaders about all suspicious movements and activities of individuals or groups that may pose threats to the peace and stability of the state.
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