The Kaduna State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ has condemned the brutal attacks and kidnap of two journalists and their family members in the state.
Asmau Halilu, who is the State NUJ Chairman and the State Secretary, Gambo Sanga, in a statement, said the kidnapped journalists include Abdulgafar Alabelewe, of the Nation Newspaper who also serves as chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Kaduna State Council, and AbdulRaheem Abdu, a journalist with Blueprint newspaper.
The NUJ statement also revealed that the bandits had invaded the area, shooting indiscriminately before carrying out the abduction.
The NUJ expressed dismay over the unfortunate abduction of the innocent Journalists alongside their wives and children
The Union also implored government at all levels to intensify efforts towards guaranteeing the security of lives and property of the citizens at all times, stressing that the ugly phenomenon of kidnapping in kaduna and environs is now resurfacing and must be checked to avert the experiences of the recent past.