Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, on Sunday condemned in the strongest terms the gruesome murder of two innocent citizens, Yusuf Daddy and his sister, Faiza, in Pindiga town of Akko Local Government Area in the early hours of Saturday, describing the attack as barbaric, cruel and utterly unacceptable.
Four other persons were reportedly abducted during the incident.
The governor, in statement issued by Director-General Press Affairs Gombe Government House Ismaila Misilli, said the killing of innocent citizens in their homes, alongside the abduction of women and children, is a heinous crime that deeply offends humanity and challenges the peace and security Gombe State has worked hard to sustain.
“This dastardly act is a direct assault on our collective conscience and a painful test of our resolve to protect lives and property. The Government and people of Gombe State share in the grief and anguish of the affected families and the entire Pindiga community,” he stated.
He assured that the crime will not go unchecked, disclosing that the Nigeria Police and other security agencies have commenced intensive investigations into the killings and abductions.
The governor directed that all necessary resources be deployed to track down the perpetrators, rescue the abducted victims unharmed, and bring all those involved to justice.
Reiterating his administration’s firm commitment to security, Governor Yahaya warned criminals and their collaborators that Gombe State will not serve as a haven for them.
He added, “security operations will be intensified, intelligence gathering strengthened and collaboration with communities deepened.”
The governor urged residents to remain calm, vigilant and cooperative with security agencies, assuring the people of Pindiga and the entire state that the government stands firmly with them and will take decisive measures to ensure peace and safety.
He extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and the Pindiga Emirate, and prayed that Almighty Allah grants them strength and fortitude to bear the immense loss. He also prayed for the safe and speedy rescue of those abducted.
