…Says No Political Objective Can Justify Destruction of Lives, Property
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State has demanded a full, transparent, and impartial investigation into the violence in Jega Local Government Area, during which properties were destroyed, insisting that anyone found culpable must face the full consequences of the law.
CDA News Nigeria reports that the party’s State Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Isah Assalafi, made the demand in a statement in Birnin Kebbi on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
CDA News Nigeria gathered that the APC condemned the incident, noting that dangerous weapons were used, resulting in extensive destruction of properties belonging to innocent citizens.
Assalafi sympathised with residents and other victims who suffered losses during the incident and urged relevant authorities to provide appropriate assistance and protection to those affected.
He said the Jega community and Kebbi State must remain peaceful, stressing that democracy must prevail over violence and the rule of law over impunity. He urged all stakeholders to work together to restore confidence, strengthen community relations, and prevent a recurrence.
According to the party, criminality must be treated as criminality regardless of who was involved. It called on security agencies to investigate the incident comprehensively, establish the facts, identify those responsible, and ensure that anyone found culpable faces the full consequences of the law.
The APC also cautioned political actors, supporters, and other stakeholders against inflammatory statements, deliberate misinformation, and actions capable of heightening tension in Jega or any other part of the state.
“Political differences are not a licence for criminality. Democracy is not a platform for violence. No political objective can justify the destruction of lives, property or public peace,” Assalafi said.
The party urged political parties and their leaders to take responsibility for the conduct of their supporters and to publicly commit themselves to peaceful democratic engagement.
Assalafi also commended security agencies, traditional institutions, community leaders, and residents whose interventions helped restore calm, urging them to remain vigilant.
CDA News Nigeria reports that the specific details of the violence and the identities of those responsible have not been independently established, with the party’s demands attributed to its official statement.
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