The unprovoked and inhuman attack on religious gathering in Anyigba by persons suspected to be politicians is highly condemnable and callous.
The right to peaceful Assembly is guaranteed by the 1999 Constitution and these rights are fundamental and inalienable.
It is sacroscent that the Kogi state Government comes out to condemn this act and investigate the circumstance surrounding this unGodly action with the aim to bringing the perpetrators to justice.
Our people must be free to express their views on whatsoever manner they chose as long as it is lawful and peaceful.
We condole the victims of this harrowing attack and pray for their speedy recovery.
Holigans and miscreants must never be allowed to use this peaceful protests to deprive us of our fundamental human rights.
The State Government must rise up to its constitutional duty of protecting the lives of the citizens of Kogi State.
His Excellency ALHAJI YAHAYA Adoza Bello should as a matter of urgency call for a stakeholders meeting in Dekina LGA with a view to arresting the deplorable security situation and holding this found wanting accountable to the State.
Hamza Aliyu
Executive Director
Initiative for Grassroot Advancement in Nigeria INGRA
