By Our Correspondent
The Hausa Christian Development Initiative, HACDI, has raised the alarm over land grab against one of its members and intimidation by the village head of Danlawal in Ikara District of Ikara local government in Kaduna state.
In a statement by the president of the HACDI, Dr. Daniel Musa, and made available to The Abuja Inquirer, the initiative expressed deep concern over the escalating situation surrounding land dispute in Dogon Fako, Anguwan Tsirya, Kankaru, Anguwan Chiroma, all in Danlawal Domain, Ikara District, Ikara Local Government Area.
Musa claimed that “Mr. Ishaya Jarmai, a peaceful Hausa Christian farmer, and others, are facing an unlawful and forceful attempt by the village head, Sani Sambo Mohammed—a traditional ruler in the area—to seize four (4) of his farm lands, totalling over 40 hectares.”
According to the HACDI president, “Despite the case being investigated by the DSS and handled through legal channels, with outcomes affirming that Mr. Ishaya Jarmai is the rightful owner of the said four (4) farmlands, the village head has continued to manipulate the system with the support of certain individuals in higher authority.”
He listed some of the demands of the Initiative to include; Immediate intervention by relevant state and federal authorities to stop the illegal farming activities on the farm lands seized, and stop the threats to the lives and other properties of the victims.
“Justice for Mr. Ishaya Jarmai and all those affected, and the return of their legally-owned land.
“Investigation and prosecution of all individuals involved in the violence, abuse of power and flagrant violation of court orders.
“Protection of minority communities in Dogon Fako, Anguwan Tsirya, Kankaru, Chiroma and other vulnerable areas of Kaduna State, and
“An end to religiously-motivated marginalization and oppression of Christians in Northern Nigeria.”
He stated that the statement is a call to justice, equality, and peace, stressing that “HACDI will not remain silent while our people suffer oppression under the guise of tradition, politics, or religion. We stand firmly for the rule of law and the dignity of all citizens regardless of faith or status.”