CSO condemns attack on Bauchi rep

A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), Citizens United to Save Humanity (CUSH), has condemned the recent attack on the convoy of Mr Adamu Hashimu Ranga, the PDP Member representing Ningi/Warji Federal Constituency.

CUSH alleged that youths, reportedly sponsored by opposition elements, threw stones and sang abusive songs at the convoy CUSH alleges that disgruntled youths, reportedly sponsored by opposition elements, threw stones and sang abusive songs at the convoy when the member went to Ningi to condole the family and emirate on the death of the late Emir of Ningi, Alhaji Yunusa Muhammadu Danyaya.

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In a statement issued in Abuja and signed by its spokesman, Comrade Mustapha Junaidu, CUSH described the attack as “unwarranted and unprovoked,” while praising Ranga’s courage, noting that he walked seven kilometres unescorted the following day, challenging the opposition to confront him directly.

CUSH called for the arrest and prosecution of those responsible.