Beggars in their hundreds on Saturday took
to the streets in Kaduna , threatening to
take legal action against the State
Governor, Malam Nasir El- Rufai over ban
of street begging and alleged defamation of
their character as terrorists .
Governor el - Rufai as part of security
measures had on last Tuesday after Zaria
blast that killed scores , announced ban on
street hawking and begging and arrest of
anyone found on the streets .
The beggars who stormed the Kaduna
State Council secretariat of Nigeria Union
of Journalist ( NUJ) , said the governor ’ s
ban is a way of calling them terrorists
hence the need to take legal action against
the Governor for defamation and to seek
redress.
They dared the Governor saying they will
remain on the streets until the government
gets them gainful employment .
They insisted they have the constitutional
right to stay wherever they wish to stay
saying until their demands are met , the
government should prepare for a battle.
The beggars expressed regret on why they
voted Malam Nasir el - Rufai in the just
concluded election and only for him to pay
them back with the ban on beggars in the
state .
They gave the government three days to
rescind its decision .
The state government however said the
decision was in the best interest of the
state .
A statement by the media aide of the
Governor, Samuel Aruwan said , “As painful
as it could be or misrepresented, the
decision was taken in the best interest of
our citizens and government appreciates
support from all sections of the state
regarding the reality of our security
situation”.
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