NUJ Kaduna State Council Condemns reported abduction of it’s members and theirs families
State Correspondent
The Kaduna State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has reported the kidnapping of its two members, Correspondents ot Nation and the Blueprint Newspapers alongside their families last night at their residences in Danhono area of Kaduna metropolis,on Saturday night.
This is contained in a statement issued and signed by the Council Chairman, Comrade Asmau Yawo Halilu, and the Secretary, Comrade Gambo Santos Sanga, who 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 expresses dismay over the unfortunate abduction of the innocent Journalists alongside their wives and children however, implores 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.