Bandits storm Kebbi town, kidnap Deputy Speaker

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi

The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed that the Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly, Muhammad Sama’ila Bagudo has been kidnapped by bandits.

Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, confirmed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi.

Abubakar stated that the incident happened on Friday, adding that the police command received information that a gang of armed bandits with sophisticated weapons stormed Bagudo town in Bagudo Local Government Area and abducted the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Muhammad Sama’ila Bagudo, 60, and took him to an unknown destination. He was said to have finished observing Isha’i prayers and was on his way to his house when the bandits struck and abducted him.

“Upon receiving information about the unfortunate incident, a combined team of Police tactical units, military personnel and vigilantes was deployed in the area and they are currently combing the bandits’ routes and nearby forest, with a view to rescuing the Honourable member unhurt, and also arrest the perpetrators of the dastardly act.

According to the statement, the Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, CP Bello M Sani reiterated the Command’s unwavering determination in safeguarding the lives and property of the residents of Kebbi State.

He equally appealed to the members of the public to remain vigilant and continue supporting Police operations for peace and stability to be maintained.