PDP condemns fresh attack on Gov. Zulum’s convoy

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PDP condemns fresh attack on Gov. Zulum’s convoy


 
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 September 27, 2020



The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the fresh attacks on two convoys of Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno along Maiduguri Baga Road, by Boko Haram insurgents, resulting in the death of security operatives attached to the governor.


The party in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan said the repeated attacks on the governor as well as the rising wave of terrorist attacks, was a sign of security compromises and lapses in the country, NAN reports.

He said the repeated attacks on the governor also stressed the need to immediately rejig the nation’s security `apparatus’.


“Our party is alarmed by the frightening situation where insurgents now have the temerity of repeated attacks on the armed convoy of a state governor.
“This highlights the nightmare being witnessed by ordinary compatriots, as soft targets, in various troubled areas across our dear nation.


“The PDP restates our call to President Muhammadu Buhari to heed the call by well-meaning Nigerians, including the two chambers of the National Assembly, to immediately rejig the nation’s security apparatchik.

“Mr President should rejig the nation’s security apparatus by replacing his service chiefs with fresh hands to effectively confront the security challenges facing our nation, ‘‘he said.


He also commiserated with the governor as well as the families of the victims of the incessant attacks and urged the governor not to be deterred.


“The PDP also salutes the gallantry of our troops fighting in the fronts in spite of the odds and urged Nigerians to remain prayerful and alert in this trying time,” he added.