A violent attack in Mubi, Adamawa State that halted Nigeria’s celebration mood on October 2 and claimed several innocent lives, has been condemned by the Adamawa Peace Council.
the APC has thus urged the authorities to probe the matter and restore law and order.
“The Council is deeply saddened by recent violent incidents in Mubi,” the APC said in a statement that was circulated in Yola, a distance of approximately two hours of driving northwards at 100km/h.
It specifically referred to the unwarranted attack on students and civilians at the Mubi Federal Polytechnic.
The Chairman of the APC, Ahmed Joda, said: “As promoters of peace and harmony in a region historically noted for tolerance and mutual coexistence, these heinous acts will not be tolerated. They are unacceptable to our peace-loving community.”
Joda sympathised with families and friends of the victims, pleading for increased vigilance to checkmate the culprits and prevent future violent attacks.
The council’s statement appealed for restraint from the citizenry, especially those directly affected by the incident.
The APC members also urged Adamawa State residents to go on with their normal activities while security agencies get to the bottom of the matter.
The APC will expand its efforts to work with unemployed youth and initiate its peace curriculum, added Dr. Marge Ensign, the President of the American University of Nigeria, Yola.
Ensign co-founded APC early this year.
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