The Nigeria Union of Journalists in Kaduna State has strongly condemned the abduction of its members on Saturday night.
The incident occurred around 10:30 pm.
In a joint statement issued by the Council’s Chairman, Asma’u Halilu, and Secretary, Gambo Sanga, on Sunday, the NUJ expressed shock and dismay over the incident.
“NUJ has received with shock, the brazen and barbaric attack by suspected kidnappers,” the statement read.
The statement revealed that the Kaduna State Correspondents of The Nation Newspaper and BluePrint Newspaper, along with their families, were abducted from their residences in the Danhono area, a suburb of Kaduna in Chikun Local Government Area.
“We strongly condemn the ugly incident and appeal to the security agencies in the state to swing into action with a view to rescuing the journalists and their families from the kidnappers’ den,” the NUJ urged.
The NUJ expressed deep concern over the abduction of innocent journalists and their families, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced security measures.
“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 statement added.
The union also emphasized the resurgence of kidnapping in Kaduna and surrounding areas, urging authorities to take action to prevent a repeat of past incidents.
“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 stated.
The Kaduna State Council of the NUJ called on all practicing journalists in the state to remain vigilant in their daily activities and prayed for the safe return of their abducted colleagues and their families.
