Former President Muhammadu Buhari’s Political ally, Alhaji AbdulMajid Danbilki Kwamanda, has threatened to drag Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani to Court for allegedly being behind the beating he received from unidentified people in Kaduna.
Kwamanda was beaten to stupor in Kaduna for allegedly insulting Governor Uba Sani on Social Media.
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Kwamanda, who is known for his political comments on National issues, was in a clip circulated on Social Media, handcuffed and attacked by some people who were shouting at him and beating him with cane.
The people who kept on beating and shouting at the Buhari political ally, identities could not be immediately unravel, however, kept shouting and pouring insults on him, saying in Hausa, “Don Ubanka zaka Kara zagin Governor Uba Sani, sa’anka ne, Sai Kaci Ubanka.”
Meaning (Will again insult Governor Uba Sani? Is he your mate? (We will deal with you).
Kwamanda was however handcuffed and asked to kneel down, which he did trying to explain a point to those beating him, but they refused to listen to him, shouting at him rather to keep quiet.
However, speaking to newsmen via telephone, Kwamanda, who doubles as a political friend to the Vice President Kashim Shettima, assured that he will take legal actions against those who beat him to a near state of coma.
“I will surely take legal actions against the Kaduna State Governor, Alhaji Uba Sani and those who were asked to nearly kill me by excessive beatings, despite my health conditions”.
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In the trending video, Danbilki was overheard telling the people who surrounded him, that he has heart problems and also he is a diabetic patient, but that could not stop them from beating him.
The incident which happened according to Kwamanda in Kaduna was carried out in the night and at an area that could not be quickly identified, while the faces of the perpetrators were fully covered.
Reacting, the Kaduna state government has strongly disassociate itself from the heinous act, just as the government said “it is not in our character. Such barbaric acts have no place in a decent society.
This is contained in a statement issued by Muhammad Lawal Abubakar, the chief press secretary to Governor Uba Sani.
“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, 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. We accommodate all shades of opinion and have created a conducive atmosphere for all political views to thrive.
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“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, rule of law and due process. He will not, under any circumstances, detail anyone to brutalize a person for holding a contrary opinion.
The state added that governor Sani has therefore, ordered full investigation into the alleged incident, affirming that 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.
