The former Chairman of the All Progressives Congress Promoters Forum in Gombe State, broadcasting media, Maheer Kumo, has been attacked by unidentified assailants.
Kumo’s assault occurred merely days after similar hoodlums attacked Sadiq Zingili, allegedly for expressing their opinions on Gombe politics during a broadcast of the political programme ‘Hausa Magana Zarar Bunu’ aired 3rd February, 2024.
Prior to the attack on Tuesday Kumo and Zingili, said they had taken precautionary steps by reporting threats to the Gombe Department of State Services .
Our correspondent reports that following their concerns the DSS launched investigations, resulting in the arrest of one suspect in connection with the assault on Zingili.
However, in a distressing turn of events, another group of thugs wielding axes launched attack on Kumo at Kumbiya Kumbiya near Tanko Ishaqa Gwamna Junction.
Kumo said, “This incident underscores the growing concerns surrounding political discourse in Gombe State, where individuals face violence for exercising their right to freedom of expression.”
Confirming the incident, Police Public Relations Officer of Gombe State, ASP Mahid Abubakar, disclosed that the Commissioner of Police, CP Hayatu Usman, has ordered a thorough investigation into the matter.
Also speaking, All Progressive Congress Public Relations Officer in Gombe State, Moses Kiyari, emphasised that the party does not condone violence against its members and called on security agencies to take decisive action against perpetrators.
Former secretary of the organisation Nafiu Bello-Scorpion condemned the violences and urged authorities to ensure the safety and protection of all individuals engaged in political discourse.
“Freedom of expression is a fundamental right that must be upheld, and those responsible for such heinous acts must be held accountable under the law,” Bello-Scorpion added.
