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By Stella Odueme
The Presidential Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on security agencies to intensify efforts to curb political violence and bring perpetrators of attacks on political gatherings to justice.
Spokesperson of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Dele Alake, said the appeal followed reports of violent incidents in Edo, Cross River and Gombe states, as well as attacks on political leaders and supporters across party lines.
The Council also condemned the disruption of a scheduled town hall meeting of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Lagos, describing the incident as unacceptable.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the council cautioned political parties, candidates and their supporters against actions capable of undermining public peace and creating unnecessary tension as preparations for the elections intensify.
It urged security agencies to remain vigilant, prevent further attacks and ensure that those responsible for instigating or carrying out political violence are apprehended and dealt with in accordance with the law.
The council further advised political actors to focus their campaigns on issues and policies that would improve the welfare of Nigerians rather than resort to violence and intimidation.