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Attempt On Owolabi’s Life: NUJ Wants Perpetrators Fished Out

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Rivers State Council, has raised alarm over an unsuccessful assassination attempt on the life of one of its members, Pastor Segun Owolabi, last week Monday night.

Owolabi who is the Business Manager of Silverbird, Rythym 93.7 FM Station, escaped attacks on last week Monday night when a group of people suspected to be murderers stormed his house in Port Harcourt.

NUJ, in a statement signed by the State Chairman, Stanley Job Stanley and Secretary, Ike Wigodo, urged the security agents in the state to ensure that the assassination attempt on Owolabi is thoroughly investigated and the culprits brought to book.

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.

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.

According to the statement, “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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