The River State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has cried out over an unsuccessful assassination attempt on the life of Mr Segun Owolabi, a member or the state’s NUJ.
This is contained in a statement signed by the State Chairman, Stanley Job Stanley and Secretary, Ike Wigodo, and was made available to newsmen.
According to the statement, Owolabi who is the Business Manager of Silverbird, Rythym 93.7 FM Station, escaped attacks on Monday night when a group of people suspected to be murderers stormed his house in Port Harcourt.
The union expressed worry over the resurgence of insecurity in the state and called on the relevant security agencies to be proactive towards tackling the menace.
Security agents in the state were warned to ensure that the assassination attempt on Owolabi is thoroughly investigated and the culprits brought to book.
The statement further urged the state government and security agencies to work closely to secure the lives of citizens living and doing business in the state.
“the resurgence of insecurity in the state is worrisome. We are concerned about the security of our members and other citizens living and doing business in the state.
“The government and the police should work closely and be more proactive towards tackling the insecurity situation in the state”, the statement noted.
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