By Our Reporter
The Nigeria Union of Journalists Kaduna State Council has expressed deep shock the brazen and barbaric attack on its members and families by suspected kidnappers.
Reacting to the incidence, the NUJ in a statement issued on Sunday described that attack which resulted in the abduction of the Kaduna Correspondents of THE NATION and THE BLUE PRINT Newspapers alongside their families last night at their residences in Danhono area of Kaduna metropolis as unacceptable.
The statement issued and signed by the Council Chairman, Comrade Asmau Yawo Halilu and the Secretary, Comrade Gambo Santos Sanga condemned the ugly incident and appeal to security agencies in the state to take decisive steps with a view to rescuing the Journalists and their families from their abductors.
The statement which expressed dismay over the unfortunate abduction of the innocent Journalists alongside their wives and children however, implored 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 NUJ Council 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.