NUJ JIGAWA CONDEMNS ROBBERY ATTACK ON RADIO NIGERIA HORIZON FM DUTSE
By Ali Baba-Inuwa 
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Jigawa State Council, has strongly condemns the recent robbery attack on Radio Nigeria Horizon FM, Dutse.
The distressing incident involved the theft and vandalization of the station’s power transformer by unknown assailants, suspected to be armed robbers.
In a statement jointly signed by the Council Chairman, Comrade Isma’il Ibrahim Dutse, and the Secretary of the Union, Comrade Aminu Umar Shuwajo, the NUJ expressed its heartfelt sympathy and solidarity with all affected staff.
The State Working Committee, led by the Chairman of the Union, Comrade Isma’il Ibrahim Dutse, extended its sympathy to Alhaji Habibu Nuhu Kila, the General Manager of Horizon FM, Dutse, and wished the injured staff a speedy recovery, trusting that they will receive all the necessary support following this traumatic experience.
Report indicated that the victims were tied with ropes, preventing them from raising an alarm while the perpetrators carried out the vandalism for over four hours during the night.
The Jigawa State Council of the NUJ respectfully seeks the intervention and support of the Jigawa State Government to address the security challenges facing Radio Nigeria Horizon FM Dutse and all other media houses in the state, to ensure safety of the entire working journalists in the State.
The NUJ further appeals to security agencies in the state to intensify efforts to investigate the matter, apprehend the perpetrators, and ensure their prosecution. The Council also urges security agencies to enhance protection for all media houses and journalists, particularly during this period of heightened political activities.
During the sympathy visit to the station, the NUJ State Working Committee was shown the extent of the damages by the General Manager. These included the destruction of the transformer, cutting of armored cables, and damage to other properties. The incident is estimated to have caused losses worth millions of naira, with substantial costs anticipated for repairs and equipment replacement.
The NUJ concludes by praying for the swift recovery of all those injured and for Almighty God to restore the losses suffered by the station and its staff.
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