(NAN) The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kogi Council,has commiserated with the Nigeria Police over the recent killing of their eight personnel including three women by armed robbers.
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the robbers had on June 4 attacked the Isanlu Police Station in Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi and killed five policemen and three policewomen on duty
The robbers, shortly after the attack, invaded and robbed a commercial bank in the town.
The NUJ in a condolence message to the Police, signed by the state Council Chairman and Secretary, Adeiza Momohjimoh,and Ademu Haruna,respectively and made available to newsmen in Lokoja commiserated with the Force and families of the deceased.
“We write on behalf of all working journalists in Kogi to commiserate with you over the unfortunate bandits attack on Isanlu Police Station which led to the death of eight officers of the Force.
“The action of the bandits is most barbaric, callous and reprehensible. It is sad that eight officers who were diligently serving their fatherland could be murdered in such a dastardly manner.
“Our hearts also go out to the families of the deceased officers, their colleagues in the Force and the entire country.
“We pray to Almighty God to forgive their shortcomings and repose their souls.”
The union,however, urged the Police not to be deterred by the “unfortunate” incident in the quest to fight crime and criminality in the state.(NAN)
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