The Kaduna State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned attacks on its members and the vandalisation of its party offices, as well as the office of its support groups.

In a statement by its public relations officer, Sani Dan Azare, the party alleged that vehicles were vandalised during the attack within its premises.

The party spokesman further alleged that thugs assaulted and intimidated APC members and supporters in other parts of the state.

“Nigeria Police Force and relevant security agencies to promptly and impartially investigate the reported incidents, establish the circumstances surrounding them and take appropriate action against anyone found responsible on the basis of credible evidence and in accordance with the law,” the APC statement said.

The party added, “Various claims and allegations have emerged in connection with these incidents. We urge the security agencies to independently examine every credible lead and all relevant evidence brought before them.

“Kaduna State has made significant progress in moving beyond the political, ethnic and religious tensions that previously undermined its stability. These hard-earned gains must not be endangered by violence, intimidation, vandalism or any other unlawful conduct.”

According to the statement, Kaduna APC remains committed to peaceful, lawful and issue-based political engagement and calls on all political parties, candidates and supporters to conduct themselves responsibly and within the law.

“We urge our members and support groups across Kaduna State to remain calm, exercise maximum restraint and refrain from retaliation or self-help,” said APC. “Anyone with relevant information or evidence should make it available to the appropriate security agencies.”

The APC spokesman warned that “no political contest is greater than the peace and security of Kaduna State. Let the facts be established. Let due process prevail. Let the law take its course”.