By Aherhoke Okioma
Federated Correspondents’ Chapel (FCC) of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bayelsa Council has condemned the kidnapping of Mr. Julius Osahon, state correspondent of The Guardian at Evwreni Community near Ugheli axis of Delta State while on transit to Warri, The Trumpet gathered.
The chapel urged security agents in Bayelsa and Delta states to collaborate and ensure that Osahon and all those abducted in the ill-fated bus are rescued unhurt. It said the federal and state governments should ensure that there is adequate security on the highways especially the Bayelsa and Delta axis of the East-West road.
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FCC added: “Security situation in our nation is becoming worrisome on daily basis, innocent citizens are being killed, kidnapped and their valuables carted away by criminals, that is why we call on the government to discharge its responsibility of protecting citizens’ lives and property optimally.
“Journalists are not wealthy men in the society but just doing their duties to contribute to the growth and development of the nation; that is why we wonder where Mr Osahon will get N5 million demanded by the kidnappers to regain his freedom.
“We pray the Almighty God to protect his young family and give them courage to manage the trauma and free him unhurt to reunite with his family.”
