Bauchi CAN Condemns Attack On Governor Bala’s Aide

Ajiya Ayub

The Bauchi state Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned in its strongest terms, the recent attack on the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state on Christian religious affairs, Pastor Zakka Luka Magaji by unknown gunmen.

The Chairman of the association, Rev Dr Abraham Damina Dimeus made the condemnation over the weekend when he led officials of the Association on a sympathy visit to the house of the Governor’s aide in Birshi, area of Zafin Zurfi in Bauchi local government area.

He described the attack which the motive is not known as uncalled for and unfortunate, adding that people need to know that life is sacred and must be protected at all cost.

The CAN Chairman who appreciated God that no life was lost or any one abducted during the attack, stressed the need for security to be beefed up across the country.

He appealed to the concerned authorities in the State and the country in general to as a matter of urgency step up security measures especially around areas that are prone to attacks by bandits.

While commending Governor Bala Mohammed for ensuring the security of lives and properties of the citizens, the CAN chairman said that more need to be done about the situation.

Rev. Abraham while urging communities to be security conscious and vigilant, appealed to the good citizens of the state to always volunteer information about bad eggs around them to the relevant authorities.

Universal Reporters correspondent gathered that a 32-year-old man who was injured during the attack was taken to Abubakar Tafawabalewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBU-TH) for medical treatment.