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SOKAPU condemns kidnap of district head, five others in Kaduna

Southern Kaduna Peoples’ Union (SOKAPU) has condemned the abduction of the District Head of Garu Kurama, Yakubu Jadi and  other  members in Gurzan Kurama community of Lere local government area of Kaduna state last night (Saturday).
This was contained in a statement issued by the spokesman ,Josiah Yusuf Abraks which was made available to newsmen in Kaduna on Sunday.
The statement disclosed that following were said to have been kidnapped ,Yakubu Jadi (District Head), Iliya Yakubu, Nehemiah Tanko Thomas Tanko, Yakubu Jadi’s daughter and
a Catholic Catechist of the community.
Thus the leadership of SOKAPU described the incident as unfortunate, alarming and worrisome.
“SOKAPU is calling on security agencies and relevant authorities to put in their very best of endeavour to ensure the quick and safe release of the district head Mr Yakubu Jadi and  others kidnapped.
“The trauma being experienced by the victims, families and entire community can only be imagined. The Union is calling on Governments at all levels  to do more in protection of lives and properties of its citizens.
“All communities are enjoined to be more organized and vigilant against unusual faces and movements in their environments and report such to appropriate authorities.
Insecurity across the land must not be allowed to escalate.
Muhammad Sabiu

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