KADUNA: Thugs disrupt meeting by northern youths to address insecurity

ARMED thugs brandishing machetes on Monday disrupted a security review meeting organised by the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) in Kaduna.

The meeting slated for 11 am was aimed at developing a module for a ‘Broad-based Community Acton for Self Defence, Deeper Engagement and Enhanced Synergy’ among the 19 northern states.

According to CNG, the meeting became necessary following the spate of kidnappings and killings rocking the Northern part of the country.

But no sooner had the meeting began than thugs brandishing various weapons breached the security of Arewa House, vandalised properties and chased out participants and stakeholders.

Participants at the meeting include security experts, traditional and religious leaders, groups, civil society, businesses community, government, trade, youth, opinion leaders as well as women associations had to scramble to safety for fear of being attacked.