The Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC has enjoined the Commissioner of Police in Gombe State, Umar Ahmed Chuso to mobilise his men in order to arrest and prosecute attackers of the Gubernatorial candidate of 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 Arogidigba Global Journal on Friday.
Bajoga in the statement, condemned the recent attack of Pantami’s convoy by some hoodlums at Jekadafari area of Gombe metropolis.
He said that the incident involved the burning of bonfires, barricading of vehicles and destruction of vehicle windshields.
Bajoga described the incident as unfortunate and worrisome, nnoting that MURIC considers the safety and security of every citizen a fundamental right that must be protected irrespective of political affiliation of 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”.