Kaduna APC Condemns Violence, Calls for Police Investigation

From Femi Oyelola, Kaduna

The Kaduna State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned attacks on its members and the vandalism of its party offices and those of its support groups.

In a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, Sani Dan Azare, the party alleged that vehicles were vandalised during an attack on its premises.

The Public Relations Officer further accused thugs of assaulting and intimidating APC members and supporters in other parts of the state.

The statement urged the Nigeria Police Force and other relevant security agencies to promptly and impartially investigate the reported incidents, establish the circumstances surrounding them and take appropriate action against anyone found responsible, based on credible evidence and in accordance with the law.

Dan Azare noted that “various claims and allegations have emerged in connection with these incidents.”

“We urge the security agencies to independently examine every credible lead and all relevant evidence brought before them,” he added.

According to the PRO, “Kaduna State has made significant progress in moving beyond the political, ethnic and religious tensions that previously undermined its stability.”

“These hard-earned gains must not be endangered by violence, intimidation, vandalism or any other unlawful conduct,” he emphasised.

The statement reaffirmed that “Kaduna State APC remains committed to peaceful, lawful and issue-based political engagement, and calls on all political parties, candidates and supporters to conduct themselves responsibly and within the law.”

“We urge our members and support groups across Kaduna State to remain calm, exercise maximum restraint and refrain from retaliation or self-help.

“Anyone with relevant information or evidence should make it available to the appropriate security agencies,” he advised.

The APC spokesman warned that “no political contest is greater than the peace and security of Kaduna State. Let the facts be established. Let due process prevail. Let the law take its course.”