“We are deeply saddened and shocked by the news of the kidnapping of our members and their families in Kaduna State.
This information was conveyed in a statement by Comrade Alhassan Yahaya’s consultative team and made available to media outlets.
The statement also urged security agencies to work around the clock and expedite action for the release of the kidnapped journalists.
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Comrade Alhassan expressed profound shock at this unfortunate development, stating that it is unacceptable to attack and kidnap practicing journalists.”
Journalists while undertaking their legitimate duties, what a tragedy added Comrade Alhassan Yahaya the Presidential Aspirant of Nigeria Union of Journalists, adding that
“we will not relent efforts until we got them freed and reunited with their families “
Recall that Comrade Abdulgaffar Alabelewe who is the Chairman of the Correspondent Chapel of Nigeria Union of Journalists, Kaduna State and the Correspondent of The Nation Newspaper was kidnapped along with three of his family members last night at Danhono 2, Millennium City,Kaduna .
Similarly Comrade Abdulraheem Aodo of Blueprint Newspaper was also kidnapped alongside his wife.
“We pray for their immediate release”