NUJ Kaduna Council Condemns abduction of members, Families

By David Odama

The Kaduna State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) says it has received with shock the brazen and barbaric attack on its members and families by suspected kidnappers.

The Council in a statement issued on Sunday described that attack which resulted in the abduction of the kaduna Correspondents of THE NATION Newspaper and THE BLUE PRINT Newspaper alongside their families last night at their residences in Danhono area of kaduna metropolis as unacceptable

The Statement issued and signed by the Council Chairman, Comrade Asmau Yawo Halilu and the Secretary, Comrade Gambo Santos Sanga condemned the ugly incident and appeal to security agencies in the state to take proactive steps with a view to rescuing the Journalists and their families from their abductors.

The statement which expressed dismay over the unfortunate abduction of the innocent Journalists alongside their wives and children however, implore government at all levels to intensify efforts towards guaranteeing the security of lives and property of the citizens at all times.

“The ugly phenomenon of kidnapping in kaduna and environs is now resurfacing and must be checked to avert the experiences of the recent past.

The NUJ Council however, enjoined all practicing Journalists in the state to be vigilant in their daily activities while also praying for the safe return of their abducted colleagues and their families.