Armed men have abducted the wife and son of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chairman in Yauri Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
Security analyst Zagazola Makama reported the incident on Tuesday, citing sources within the Kebbi State Police Command.
According to the report, the attack occurred at about 4:00am on June 22 when unknown gunmen, suspected to be kidnappers, stormed the Low Cost Area residence of Alhaji Yusuf Sani Alhassan, APC Chairman for Yauri LGA.
The gunmen abducted his wife, Nana Aisha Yusuf, 35, and his son, Sanusi Yusuf, 25, before fleeing to a nearby bush with the victims.
The Divisional Police Officer reportedly mobilised a combined team of police operatives and local vigilantes to the scene, but the suspects had already escaped with the abducted persons.
Police authorities said efforts are ongoing to rescue the victims unhurt and track down the fleeing attackers. The command assured that further updates would be communicated as investigations and rescue operations continue.
Yauri LGA and other parts of Kebbi have recorded repeated cases of kidnapping and banditry in recent months, despite ongoing security operations.
Gunmen Abduct APC Chairman’s Wife, Son In Kebbi, Police Launch Manhunt
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