Mark, Tinubu, others condemn attack on Kano emir
Senate President, David Mark
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Senate President David Mark; former governors Bola Tinubu (Lagos); Uzor Kalu (Abia),and the Obong of Calabar, Ekpo Abasi-Otu, have condemned Saturday’s attack on the convoy of the Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero.
They described the attack, in which about six persons lost their lives and the monarch injured, as unfortunate and called on security agencies to rise to their responsibilities.
In a statement by his Special Adviser (Media &Publicity) Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan, on Sunday, Mark expressed sadness over the renewed violence in Kano and some other states in the country.
Lamenting the frequent gun attacks as well as the activities of the Boko Haram, the Senate President called on Nigerians, who have information on these criminal elements to make such available to the security agencies.
Tinubu described the attack on the Emir and his convoy as most condemnable and unfortunate.
Tinubu said, “A most frightening dimension in the attacks unleashed by suspected terrorists on Nigerians and prominent leaders is being witnessed, which suggests that there is no hiding place and no one is safe until the government tackles the problem of insecurity. Nigeria has sunk to a new low in insecurity.
“These incessant attacks and this most recent one on the respected Emir of Kano are unacceptable in a country governed by an elected government invested with power and state resources to ensure efficient security for all its citizens. Nigeria continues to bleed, while those charged with protecting their lives flounder and fiddle in their response to a problem that could undermine national security and endanger our young democracy.”
Kalu described those behind the attack on the Emir, as “mindless”.
In a statement by his Special Adviser, Oyekunle Oyewunmi, on Sunday, the former governor said the attack amounted to disrespect for the traditional institution, which the revered monarch represents.
He called on relevant authorities to bring those behind the attack to book.
He said, “It is unimaginable that Alhaji Bayero, who is fully in support of the return of peace to the North that stands troubled because of the numerous crisis facing the region will be the target of the attackers.
“Those behind the attack must, indeed, be mindless.”
Obong Abasi-Otu, in a statement in Calabar, said, “This particular attack is one too many given the globally acclaimed peaceful and non-violent disposition of Bayero in all matters.
“Indeed, this singular attack is directed at the entire traditional institution in Nigeria and must be condemned by every well meaning member of the society.
“From the foregoing, it behoves the federal, state, and local governments to step-up security around traditional institution as well as increase security activities, especially in violence-prone areas for the protection of lives and property of law-abiding Nigerians.”
CULLED FROM: PUNCH NEWSPAERS
January 21, 2013 by John Alechenu, Mudaiga Affe and Sodiq Oyeleke
Written by NEWSTRAWL ONLINE UPDATE
Sodiq Oyeleke is a Media, Human Resources, Project Management and Public Relations Practitioner
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