The Ijaw Youths Council, IYC, has called for the prosecution of Yunusa Yellow and his collaborators in the palace of the Emir of Kano over their roles in the alleged abduction of Ese Oruru from Bayelsa State.
In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Eric Omare, on Tuesday, the group urged the Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, to ensure that Yunusa is made to face the full wrath of the law.
Yunusa had on August 12, 2015 allegedly abducted Ese from Bayelsa State and eloped with her to Kano where he converted her to Islam and eventually married her.
The statement reads, “The IYC, therefore, insist that the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Solomon Arase, must bring those who masterminded the kidnap of Miss Ese Oruru to justice in line with the Anti-kidnapping law of Bayelsa.
“This should include collaborators in the palace of the Emir of Kano.
“This is the only way we can put a stop to such criminal conduct, especially considering the worrying activities of herdsmen in different parts of the country.
“We commend the role of the Nigerian media in rescuing Ese Oruru from the hands of her abductors.
“The role the media played has once again demonstrated to the world the crucial role of the media in our nation’s development.
“The IYC notes the historical role of the Nigerian media in the fight against military dictatorship and we call on the media to continue to play its role as the fourth estate of the realm and the conscience of the Nigerian society.’’
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