The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) were on Monday, 14th December attacked by thugs while on a meeting to discuss insecurity in the North.

The group was attacked at the Arewa House by hired thugs wielding dangerous weapons.

The thugs according to source went straight for the leaders.

Abdulaziz Suleiman, spokesman of the CNG, in a statement, explained
that even security guards had to run for their lives.

According to him, “We regret to announce that armed thugs numbering hundreds were unleashed on the Arewa House venue of the security summit hosted by the Coalition of Northern Groups on Monday, December 14.”

“The Summit aimed to discuss ways to achieve synergy between communities and government security and design a uniform
approach to the current security situation in the North.”

“Participants at the meeting included retired military officers, Retired Police officers, religious leaders, traditional rulers, various women, youth and trade associations.”

The CNG said just as the meeting was kicking off, ”sponsored armed thugs stormed the auditorium after subduing the civil guards at the gate.”

“They overturned tables shattered glasses, attacked the guests and officials, wounding several people and smashing vehicles parked in the premises.”

Reacting, Shehu Sani tweeted –

Sometimes it’s not the Oppressor that silences the protester;It’s the subservience of the oppressed to the Oppressor.
The attacks on Northern Youth Groups in Kaduna by hired thugs from poor homes at Arewa House is condemnable.