From: Femi Oyelola, Kaduna
The member representing Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency Kaduna state has paid a courtesy visit to his Gonin Gora constituent in Chikun Local Government following the recent attacks and abduction of residents in the area.
Recalled that Gonin Gora commuters on Thursday, 29th February 2024 barricaded the major Kaduna-Abuja expressway, protesting and calling on the government to proffer a lasting solution to the incessant attacks on innocent citizens living in the community.
Speaking to newsmen shortly after his courtesy visit yesterday, Hon Ekene condemned the abduction of over 250 school pupils in Kuriga, as well as the incessant attacks on Gonin Gora Communities that led to the abduction of 13 persons.
The lawmaker, who lamented the impact of insecurity on the socio-economic activities in the region, expressed concern about the negative effects on the livelihoods of the inhabitants, emphasizing that the rising insecurity has led to increased socioeconomic hardship.
Commiserating with the traditional leader of Gonin gora and the good people of the community, Ekene said “I feel your pains. It’s painful but I want to urge you to calm down and give the government the benefit of doubt.”
He also disclosed that the state government in collaboration with relevant stakeholders are doing everything humanly possible to rescue their loved ones unhurt, stressing that the heavy presence of security personnel will be felt in the community very soon.
“You have protested and the government has heard your voice. So I want you to be patient while the government does everything possible to rescue your loved ones unhurt. I feel your pain. I know it’s not easy but I want to urge you to calm down and give us the benefit of the doubt.
