Suspected bandits have abducted the Deputy Speaker of Kebbi State House of Assembly, Samaila Bagudo.

 

 

 

According to the state police command spokesperson, CSP Nafi Abubakar, the gunmen invaded the lawmaker’s hometown in Bagudo Local Government Area of the state and abducted him shortly after he had observed Isha’i prayers and was returning home on Friday, October 31 at about 8.25pm.

 

 

 

 

 

Abubakar said a team of security operatives had been dispatched for a major search to rescue him.

 

 

 

“A joint team comprising police tactical units, military personnel, and local vigilantes have been deployed to the area for his rescue. The combined forces are currently combing suspected bandits’ routes and surrounding forests in an effort to rescue the lawmaker unhurt and apprehend those responsible for the attack.” the statement reads

 

 

 

The statement added that the Commissioner of Police had reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property across Kebbi State, describing the abduction as “a dastardly act that will not go unpunished.”

 

 

 

The police commissioner further appealed to residents to remain calm and be vigilant, and to provide useful information that could aid ongoing rescue operation.