In a shocking development on Friday, Muhammed Samaila Bagudo, the Deputy Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, was reportedly abducted by gunmen believed to be bandits. The incident occurred shortly after Bagudo had concluded prayers at a local mosque.
Sources indicate that the assailants struck swiftly, taking the lawmaker away under circumstances that remain unclear. Security agencies are reported to have been alerted immediately, and efforts to locate and rescue him are reportedly ongoing.
The abduction has sparked widespread concern across the state, with political leaders and community members condemning the attack. Many have called for urgent government action to address the increasing insecurity and the menace of banditry in the region.
Details surrounding the motives and identity of the abductors remain scarce. Authorities have appealed to the public to remain calm and provide any information that could assist in the safe recovery of the Deputy Speaker.
The incident is the latest in a series of security challenges facing Kebbi State, highlighting the persistent threat posed by armed groups in parts of northern Nigeria...
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