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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Akwa Ibom State Council, has condemned the attack on the Akwa Ibom Broadcasting Corporation (AKBC), Administrative office located along Udo Udoma Avenue, Uyo by persons suspected to #EndSARS protesters on Thursday.

The Union also expressed condemnation on the wanton destruction of other public and private facilities in the state.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Union in Uyo on Thursday night and signed by the state Chairman, Comrade Amos Etuk and Secretary, Comrade Dominic Akpan.

The union said that the attack was not necessary as was a colossal lost to the state and not beneficial to anyone.

“The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Akwa Ibom State Council, condemns in the strongest terms the attack on the Akwa Ibom Broadcasting Corporation, AKBC, Administrative Building located along Udo Udoma Avenue, Uyo.

“And other facilities within the metropolis by hoodlums masquerading as #ENDSARS protesters.

“These attacks are uncalled for and meaningless. Certainly, this is not the way to go. It is a classic case of blaming the doctor for the disease of the victim.

“We urge security agencies to be on top of the situation to prevent further wanton destruction of lives and property and also ensure that perpetrators of these dastardly acts are brought to book in accordance with the laws of our State,” union said.

The Union commended His Excellency, Gov. Udom Emmanuel for the swift response to the ugly development by imposing a curfew in the state to control the situation.

The union expressed solidarity their members in the AKBC family, ” We stand with our members in the AKBC family at this moment.”