Ramadan: APC expresses worry over spate of kidnapping, banditry

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the spate of kidnapping, banditry and ethno-religious crises in the country as sources of concern to all Nigerians.

The party however advised Nigerians to avoid divisive messages and actions in order not to heat up the polity. 

In a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Lanre Isa-Onilu, Monday in Abuja, APC said President Muhammadu Buhari had given marching orders to relevant security services to deal with these security threats and bring back normalcy to the affected areas.

“The cases of kidnapping, banditry, ethno-religious and resource-fuelled crises and other violent crimes recorded in some parts of the country are undoubtedly serious sources of concern.

“While the President Buhari administration is adopting multifaceted approach to permanently tackle the conflicts and crimes, the president has equally given marching orders to relevant security services to deal with these security threats and bring back normalcy to the affected areas,” the party scribe said.

In the message marking the commencement of this year’s Ramadan fast, APC urged Muslims all over the country to use the holy month to pray for the peace, security and development of our dear country.

The ruling party noted that the President Buhari-led administration had already laid a solid foundation for national development, peace and progress. 

The party said “the result is apparent in the strengthened economy, improved electioneering, refocused value system, waning corruption, social investments, massive infrastructure drive, better standing and influence in the comity of nations, in line with the promises contained in our change agenda for Nigerians.

“We are set to consolidate on work done so far and do more as we gear up for the Next Level of our renewed mandate.”

It said Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection, improvement, sacrifice and increased devotion and worship.

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