Mr. Felix Hyat, the chairman of Kaduna State's PDP, made that remark in a statement released Thursday by his office.
Hyet, who is also the chairman of PDP state chairmen's forum and a candidate for governor in Kaduna State in the upcoming gubernatorial election, said that renewed banditry and kidnapping activities across Southern Kaduna communities required immediate action.
“The PDP in Kaduna State is worried that the attackers may be playing out a script designed to scare, displace, and ultimately suppress the votes of the people of Southern Kaduna.
“The pattern, nature, and timing of the attacks, especially after a period of relative peace in the area is quite suspicious.” he stated.
Hyet urged the security agencies to be more proactive and decisive in the face of this threat, which endangers both people's lives and democracy.
He said, “We also call on the people to remain calm and also be vigilant by promptly reporting any and all suspicious movements in their areas to the appropriate authorities.
“We appeal to everyone not to give in to the antics of those behind the attacks by taking the laws into their own hands...
The chairman urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) not to let recent security developments in Southern Kaduna distract it from its work.
