The meeting of Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) to discuss the insecurity in the north, taking place at the Arewa House has just been attacked by hired hoodlums.
Dailytrust reported that the armed thugs brandishing machetes, disrupted the meeting slated for 11 am which was aimed at developing a module for Broad Based Community Acton for Self Defence, Deeper Engagement and Enhanced Synergy between the 19 northern states.
According to the Newspaper, Soon after the meeting commenced, the thugs brandishing various weapons breached the security of Arewa House, vandalised properties and chased out participants and stakeholders.
Participants at the meeting include security experts, traditional and religious leaders, groups, civil society, businesses community, government, trade, youth, opinion leaders as well as women associations had to scramble for safety for fear of being attacked.
