PDP guber running mate, John Ayuba calls for arrest of Southern Kaduna attackers

The Kaduna State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial running mate to Isa Ashiru, Dr John Ayuba, has called on security agencies to go after the attackers of Unguwan Wakili in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area to face the full wrath of the law.

He also called for a thorough investigation into the causes with a view to ensure the restoration of permanent peace in the area.

He stated that bringing the perpetrators to book would forestall future occurrences in the area and the state.

A statement issued by John Ayuba said he “received with shock the unfortunate attack on the hapless citizens of Ungwan Wakili in Zangon Kataf LGA of our dear state, between Saturday 11th and the early hours of Sunday 12th March 2023 which claimed 17 innocent lives and left scores of others injured and displaced.

“I, therefore, condemn in the strongest terms the attack and call on the security agencies to go after the perpetrators and conduct a thorough investigation into the causes so that they are made to face the full wrath of the law, while measures to forestall future occurrences must be adopted forthwith.”

He commiserated with the government and people of Zangon-Kataf Local Government Area, particularly the Atyap Chiefdom, over the loss of loved ones and property and appealed to them to remain calm and vigilant.

He appealed to the Federal and State Governments to direct the relevant emergency agencies to immediately provide relief materials to the displaced to forestall any humanitarian crisis in the affected areas.

The running mate prayed for God to grant eternal rest to all those killed and healing to those injured, and comfort to those who lost their loved ones in the attack.

He believed that with the right and responsive leadership in the state, such challenges can be nipped in the bud. He called on electorates to elect only leaders who have demonstrated the willingness and capacity to restore security, peace, unity, and progress in the state come March 18, 2023.