How Gunmen Abducted Traditional Ruler In Niger State

By Akinwale Kasali

Mahmud Aliyu, the District Head of Wawa in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, was relaxing in his house after a long day, when gunmen interrupted his rest and abducted him.

Nobody in the compound could stop them. Time was about 10pm.

The State Police Command through the Police Public Relation Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident.

Abiodun said that the Traditional Ruler was abducted from his house on Saturday night at about 10pm by unknown , who were heavily armed.

He added that the Police are already on the trail of the abductors to rescue the Traditional Ruler.

“The Police tactical team and members of the vigilante of the area have been deployed for manhunt of the hoodlums, with a view to rescuing the victim and arrest the culprits”, he added.

Niger State is a hotbed for banditry and kidnapping activities, including mass kidnapping of pupils and students from their schools.