Gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted Muhammad Sama’ila-Bagudo, the Deputy Speaker of the Kebbi State Hose of Assembly at Bagusldo Local Government Area of the state.
Spokesperson of the Kebbi State Police Command, Nafi’u Abubakar, confirmed that the incident occurred on Friday around 8:20pm.
He said the lawmaker was reportedly abducted as he made his way home shortly after observing Isha’i prayer.
Abubakar stated that a joint team is currently combing bandit routes and nearby forests in pursuit of the kidnappers.
“The joint team is currently combing the bandits’ routes and nearby forests with a view to rescuing the lawmaker unhurt and arresting the perpetrators of the dastardly act,” Abubakar said.
Bello Sani, the Kebbi commissioner of police, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property across the state.
