By Abdullahi Tukur Birnin Kebbi
The Kebbi State Police Command, has confirmed the Abduction of the State Assembly Deputy Speaker, Hon. Muhammad Sama’ila Bagudo by bandits to unknown destination.
In a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer CSP Nafiu Abubakar, said on Friday, the command received information that, a gang of armed bandits with sophisticated weapons have stormed Bagudo town in Bagudo LGA of Kebbi State, and abducted the Deputy Speaker, Kebbi State House of Assembly, Hon. Muhammad Sama’ila Bagudo to unknown destination, shortly after observing Isha’i prayers on his way to his house.
.The statement further said that, a combined team of Police tactical units, military personnel and Vigilantes have been deployed in the area and they are currently combing the bandits’ routes and nearby forest, with a view to rescue the abductee unhurt and arrest the perpetrators.
In the light of the above regrettable incident, the Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, CP Bello M Sani, had reiterated the Command’s unwavering determination in safeguarding the lives and property of the residents of Kebbi State.
The statement equally appealed to the members of the public to remain vigilant and continue supporting Police operations for peace and stability to be maintained.End
