Governor of Kaduna State, Dr. Mukhtar Ramalan Yero, has condemned in strong terms the Monday attack on his campaign team by thugs suspected to be loyal to the All Progressives Congress (APC) at Bakin Ruwa area of Igabi Local Government Area.

A statement by the Media Aide to the Governor, Mallam Ahmed Maiyaki, said: “The thugs were obviously hired by the opposition party to attack the convoy with the sole aim of throwing the state into confusion.

“Governor reiterated his commitment to peaceful electoral process while warning that government will not fold its arms and continue to watch as a violent minority seeks to intimidate the majority of our people into submission.

“It is unfortunate that the same APC that is chanting change has resorted to violence and threats. This show of desperation by the APC since the beginning of campaigns by the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is a clear indication that the opposition party is afraid of an imminent defeat in the forthcoming polls.

“We condemn the negative antics of the APC in influencing youths to take to violence. The PDP shall continue to resist any attempt at causing mayhem in Kaduna State.”

Yero called on members and supporters of the PDP to remain calm and avoid taking laws into their hands while warning that “government will deal decisively with anyone trying to harass innocent people over elections. Every Nigerian is entitled to one vote and no one can deny the people this constitutional right.”

•Photo shows Governor Yero.