The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State has raised an pressing name for an investigation into the tragic killing of considered one of its supporters, Sunusi Yahuza Mohammed, throughout the native authorities elections held on Wednesday in Mangu Native Authorities Space.
The incident passed off in Ward Considered one of Mangu, the place Sunusi Yahuza Mohammed reportedly misplaced his life whereas attempting to guard a poll field from being stolen. One other particular person was additionally shot within the course of, additional escalating tensions within the space.
In a press release on Friday issued by the APC’s performing publicity secretary, Mr. Shittu Bamaiyi, the get together expressed shock and deep concern over the brazen violence that marred the election course of.
The assertion condemned the act, emphasizing that the lack of life, significantly in such a brutal method, ought to by no means be the worth for collaborating in a democratic train.
Bamaiyi famous that Sunusi Yahuza Mohammed was merely exercising his civic obligation by defending the integrity of the voting course of when he was killed.
The get together expressed dismay that political actors, pushed by the need to win in any respect prices, would resort to such excessive measures, placing harmless lives in danger.
“The incident at Mangu Ward One is totally unacceptable, and the APC can’t sit idly by whereas its supporters are being harassed, intimidated, and even killed,” the assertion learn. “Regardless of the standing of the people concerned, justice should prevail.”
The get together additional referred to as for a radical and neutral investigation into the killing of Mohammed.
It urged safety companies and related authorities to take swift motion in figuring out and apprehending the perpetrators of this heinous crime.
The APC vowed to make sure that these accountable for the tragic dying of Sunusi Yahuza Mohammed face the total drive of the legislation.
The get together additionally prolonged its heartfelt condolences to the household of the deceased, acknowledging the deep ache and loss they have to be feeling.
The APC urged the residents of Mangu to stay calm within the face of this tragedy, assuring them that each effort is being made to deliver these behind the violence to justice.
