Gombe Killings: Transport Minister Laments Killing of Siblings, Abduction of Others
Oru Leonard
The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Ahmed Alkali, has condemned the killing of two siblings, Yusuf Daddy and his sister, Faiza, and the abduction of four others in Pindiga town, Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State.
The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, was described by the Minister as “unacceptable and barbaric.” He called on security agencies to intensify efforts to ensure that the perpetrators are swiftly apprehended and brought to justice.
In a statement signed by his Media aide Umar Alkali, the Minister urged residents to remain calm, emphasizing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has zero tolerance for such violence. “The Federal Government, through its security agencies, will ensure this incident serves as a deterrent to future occurrences,” he said.
Lamenting over the development, Senator Alkali said, “While the Gombe State Government is taking decisive steps to address this vicious cycle of violence, the Federal Government, through its security agencies, will ensure that this incident serves as a deterrent to future occurrences.”
Senator Alkali extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and to the Pindiga Emirate over the tragic loss. He also prayed for Allah (SWT) to grant the bereaved families the strength to bear the irreparable loss and for the safe rescue and return of those abducted.
