The Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has enjoined the Commissioner of Police in Gombe State, Umar Ahmed Chuso, to mobilise his men to arrest and prosecute attackers of the gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the State, Professor Isa Pantami.
MURIC made this declaration via a statement signed by its Gombe State Chairman, Dr Garba Abubakar Bajoga.
The statement was made available to DAILY POST on Friday.
Bajoga, in the statement, condemned the recent attack on Pantami’s convoy by some hoodlums at Jekadafari area of Gombe metropolis.
Bajoga described the incident as unfortunate and worrisome, noting that MURIC considers the safety and security of every citizen a fundamental right that must be protected irrespective of political or religious affiliations.
Bajoga explained that the Police should ensure that the suspects are prosecuted and called on the state government and all relevant security agencies to strengthen security arrangements around political gatherings.
He advised them to ensure that all candidates and their supporters can exercise their democratic rights without intimidation.
“While we acknowledge the Gombe State Police Command’s confirmation of the incident and its assurance that investigations are ongoing, we urge the Commissioner of Police, CP Umar Ahmed Chuso, to ensure a comprehensive, impartial and transparent investigation that will identify all those responsible and bring any persons found culpable to justice.
“Furthermore, MURIC calls on political parties, candidates, supporters, youth groups and other political stakeholders in Gombe State to exercise restraint and refrain from actions capable of threatening the peace and security of the state. Political ambition must not be pursued at the expense of human lives, public safety and peaceful coexistence.
“We also urge the Gombe State Government and relevant security agencies to strengthen security arrangements around political gatherings and ensure that all candidates and their supporters can exercise their democratic rights without intimidation.”
