Coalition of United Civil Society Organisations in Bauchi State has petitioned President Muhammadu Buhari to caution the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar (rtd), over show of force during his campaigns.

In a letter to Buhari, yesterday, entitled ‘Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar Show of Force and Violent Intimidation in Bauchi State: An open letter’, the Convener, Dr. Yunusa Ndargomi, stated that the candidate’s campaign trail had been a calamity to the peace-loving people of Bauchi.

He wrote: “His campaign is characterised by show of force and violent intimidation on innocent citizens, who, in one way or another, disapproved his aspirations.

“Security attached to him has shot and killed two innocent persons in Akuyam district of Misau Local Council while on a campaign tour. The reason for that act of violence remains a show of intolerance in a democratic setting.”

The group alleged that the APC flagbearer approved the use of violent intimidation on the innocent citizens he so desires to rule, urging the President to call the candidate to order and caution security operatives against partisanship in the line of duty.