The Kaduna State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned attacks on its members and the vandalisation of its party offices and those of its support groups.
In a statement by its Public Relations Officer, Sani Dan Azare, the party alleged that vehicles were vandalised during the incident at its premises.
The APC also alleged that thugs attacked, assaulted and intimidated some of the party’s members and supporters in other parts of the state.
The party called on the “Nigeria Police Force and relevant security agencies to promptly and impartially investigate the reported incidents, establish the circumstances surrounding them and take appropriate action against anyone found responsible on the basis of credible evidence and in accordance with the law.”
It said,,“various claims and allegations have emerged in connection with these incidents.
“We urge the security agencies to independently examine every credible lead and all relevant evidence brought before them,” he added.
According to the APC, “Kaduna State has made significant progress in moving beyond the political, ethnic and religious tensions that previously undermined its stability.
“These hard-earned gains must not be endangered by violence, intimidation, vandalism or any other unlawful conduct,”the statement said.
“Kaduna State APC remains committed to peaceful, lawful and issue-based political engagement” the party said, urging political parties, candidates and their supporters to act responsibly and obey the law.
It urged APC members and support groups across the state to remain calm, show restraint and avoid retaliation.
“We urge our members and support groups across Kaduna State to remain calm, exercise maximum restraint and refrain from retaliation or self-help.
“Anyone with relevant information or evidence should make it available to the appropriate security agencies,” Dan Azare advised.
The APC warned that, “no political contest is greater than the peace and security of Kaduna State. Let the facts be established. Let due process prevail. Let the law take its course.”
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