Kaduna NUJ condemns abduction of two journalists, families

The Kaduna State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has condemned the abduction of the Kaduna Correspondents of The Nation Newspaper and  The Blueprint Newspaper, alongside their families on Saturday night ) at their residences in the Danhono area of Kaduna metropolis.

The council described the attack by suspected kidnappers as barbaric.

A statement issued and signed by the Council Chairman, Comrade Asmau Yawo Halilu, and the Secretary, Comrade Gambo Santos Sanga, condemned the ugly incident and appealed to security agencies in the state to swing into action to rescue the Journalists and their families from the kidnappers.

The statement expressed dismay over the unfortunate abduction of innocent Journalists alongside their wives and children, however, implored the 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.

The Kaduna State Council of NUJ, 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.

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