The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called on the Gombe State Police Command to arrest and prosecute those responsible for the attack on the convoy of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Professor Isa Pantami.
MURIC made the call in a statement signed by its Gombe State Chairman, Dr Garba Abubakar Bajoga, who condemned the attack that occurred in the Jekadafari area of Gombe metropolis.
The group said the incident involved the burning of bonfires, barricading of vehicles and destruction of vehicle windshields, describing it as unfortunate and a threat to public safety.
Bajoga urged the Commissioner of Police, Umar Ahmed Chuso, to ensure a comprehensive, impartial and transparent investigation to identify those responsible and bring them to justice.
He also called on the Gombe State Government and relevant security agencies to strengthen security around political gatherings to ensure that candidates and their supporters can exercise their democratic rights without intimidation.
MURIC further appealed to political parties, candidates, supporters and other stakeholders to exercise restraint and avoid actions capable of threatening peace and security in the state.
The organisation stressed that political ambition should not come at the expense of human lives, public safety and peaceful coexistence.
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