Bandits Seize Police Officers’ Phones, Abduct Councillors, Imam
Bandits on Wednesday night abducted two serving councillors and an Imam at Tsauni community in Gusau, capital of Zamfara State.
The abducted councillors, represent Gidan Goga and Tsibiri wards in Maradun Local Government Area.
They were reportedly abducted around 8:05 p.m. near a police outpost, shortly after performing the Maghrib prayers.
Chairman of Maradun LGA, Hon. Sanusi Gama Giwa, confirmed the incident and identified the abducted councillors as members of his council.
According to him, the victims were relaxing with others at a tea spot when the armed men struck.
“It happened right in front of a police station where officers are usually present. The bandits even collected phones from the police officers without resistance. They didn’t harm anyone,” he said.
Giwa added that the bandits were initially in search of a specific individual from Kaura village.
“Upon failing to capture their target, they stumbled upon the group of men and abducted six of them.
“However, after moving a short distance, they released three and continued on with the councillors and the Imam,” he said.
Confirming the incident, the Spokesperson of the Zamfara State Police Command, DSP Yazid Abubakar, said operatives had been deployed to the area and a rescue operation is underway.
“We are doing everything within our power to rescue the victims and bring the perpetrators to justice,” DSP Abubakar said.
He urged residents to continue providing useful information that could aid in our efforts against these criminals.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
