21
January 2013
Press Statement
The attack on the convoy of the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado
Bayero a few days ago, has once again questioned the security of the country
and brings to the fore the urgent need for the reorganization of Nigeria’s
internal security system as violent militant activities seem to be growing in
strength by the day.
These attacks seem to expose the lie in the claim by the
Federal Government that its security agencies have been able to curtail the
activities of violent extremists.
Kano, being a major industrial city in the northern part of
the country is very strategic to the Nigerian economy and polity, and should
therefore not be allowed to be held hostage by violent groups.
The Emir of Kano is the highest traditional office holders, and
a leading traditional voice in the country.
If he can be so brazenly attacked, ordinary citizens will continue to live
in fear and consequently the atmosphere of insecurity in the state and the
country in general will grow deeper.
This will certainly affect the free movement of persons and workers
to their workplaces with grave consequences on freedom of movement and
commercial activities.
While condemning these
incessant attacks, we reiterate our commitment to dialogue, national peace and
unity, and call on those responsible for these spate of violence and spectre of
fear to reflect on the monumental and devastating damages their attacks have
inflicted on the economy and ultimately the devastating impact on our
collective future.
We commiserate with the families of the aides of the Emir who
lost their lives during the attack defending the life of the Emir of Kano.
We also condole with
workers and the people of Kano State and urge them not to despair or allow these
attacks discourage them in the pursuit of peaceful coexistence and commerce as
they have always been despite the challenges of a clear state of insecurity,
which is intended to engender anarchy.
We urge the security agencies to improve their intelligence
to protecting lives and property, and to ensure that subsequent attacks are
detected and apprehended before they are carried out.
Chris Antigha Uyot
Acting General
Secretary
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