Umar Faruk, Gusau
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has condemned the attack on its state secretariat by miscreants who have hijacked the nationwide hunger protest in the state.
Recall that the APC, on Friday, cautioned the PDP-led state government against allowing political thugs to vent their anger on the APC and its leaders following the attack on Senator Sahabi Ya’u’s residence in Kaura Namoda and the attempt to raze the residence of the immediate past governor Matawalle.
A statement issued by party’s Spokesman,Yusuf Idris said the APC had also pleaded with both the state government and security agencies to ensure full protection of people’s lives and property.
“As we cautioned, the hoodlums have gone haywire, forcefully broke into the APC Secretariat situated along Sokoto Bye Pass Road, Gusau, destroyed the facility including glasses, doors and carted away furniture and equipment as well building materials that were kept in the office stores,” the statement partly read.
It added that the protesters also looted the mini secretariat at the back of the main office, where all the furniture, computers and refrigerators and other valuables were carted away.
“We wish to categorically state that this action is unacceptable and condemnable and calling on the security agencies who have their personnel deployed to cover the protest with a view to ensure that it went on peacefully”, he added.
It urged members, supporters and well wishers of the APC to remain peaceful and law abiding.
