The Kaduna State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has vehemently condemned the abduction of two of its members on Saturday at about 10:30 pm in Kaduna.
The Council’s Chairman Asma’u Halilu and the Secretary, Gambo Sanga, in a statement on Sunday, expressed shock, the brazen and barbaric kidnap of the two journa;ists.
“We implore the government at all levels to intensify efforts towards guaranteeing the security of lives and property of the citizens at all times.
”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.”
