The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Alkali, has condemned the killing of two siblings and the abduction of four other persons in Pindiga town, Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State.
The victims, Yusuf Daddy and his sister, Faiza, were reportedly killed in the early hours of Sunday when assailants attacked the community, abducting four other residents during the incident.
Alkali, in a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Umar Jibril, described the attack as “unacceptable and barbaric,”.
Senator Alkali called on security agencies to intensify efforts to track down the perpetrators and ensure they are swiftly apprehended and brought to justice.
He urged residents of the area to remain calm, assuring them that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has zero tolerance for the killing and abduction of innocent citizens.
Minister Alkali said the Federal Government, working in collaboration with the Gombe State Government and security agencies, would take decisive measures to halt the spate of violence and ensure the safety of lives and property.
“While the Gombe State Government is taking firm steps to address this vicious cycle of violence, the Federal Government, through its security agencies, will ensure that this incident serves as a deterrent to future occurrences,” the minister stated.
Senator Alkali extended his condolences to the families of the deceased and the Pindiga Emirate over the tragic incident.
He also prayed for Allah (SWT) to grant the bereaved families the strength to bear the loss and for the safe rescue and return of those abducted.
