NUJ Condemns Abduction of Kaduna Journalists and Families

• The Kaduna State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) strongly condemned the abduction of its members by suspected kidnappers in Kaduna
• The NUJ expressed shock over the attack that led to the abduction of journalists from The Nation and Blueprint newspapers, along with their families, in Danhono area

The Kaduna State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has strongly condemned the abduction of its members on Saturday around 10:30 pm in Kaduna.

In a joint statement issued by the Council’s Chairman, Asma’u Halilu, and the Secretary, Gambo Sanga, on Sunday, the NUJ expressed shock over the bold and brutal attack by suspected kidnappers. The attack led to the abduction of the Kaduna State Correspondents of The Nation Newspaper and the Blueprint Newspaper, along with their families, at their residences in Danhono area, a suburb of Kaduna in Chikun LGA.

The statement read: “The NUJ has received, with shock, the bold and brutal attack by suspected kidnappers. The attack resulted in the abduction of the Kaduna State Correspondents of The Nation Newspaper and the Blueprint Newspaper, alongside their families last night at their residences in Danhono area, a Kaduna suburb, in Chikun LGA. We strongly condemn the ugly incident and appeal to the security agencies in the state to swing into action to rescue the journalists and their families from the kidnappers’ den.”

The NUJ expressed dismay over the unfortunate abduction of the innocent journalists, their wives, and children. The statement further implored the government at all levels to intensify efforts to guarantee the security of lives and property of the citizens at all times.

“The ugly phenomenon of kidnapping in Kaduna and its environs is now resurfacing and must be checked to avert the experiences of the recent past. The Kaduna State Council of NUJ, however, urged all practising 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,” the statement added.