By Ayodele Oni
The Lawyer, just before he was abducted had written on his Facebook Page: “Independence Day but bandits are here in Ibeto running riot.”
Muslim Lawyers Association of Nigeria (MLAN), has appealed to security agents to assist in facilitating the release of a prominent Lawyer, Isyaku Danjuma and several others abducted on Wednesday.
Armed bandits abducted the lawyer, Danjuma, in Kontagora, North West, Niger state, along with other residents. It happened in broad daylight.
The incident happened on Wednesday, coinciding with Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day celebrations.
A family source told newsmen that the gunmen stormed Ibeto town in Magama Local Government Area, wielding sophisticated weapons and targeting prominent individuals.
“They operated openly for hours without any police or army to rescue them. Barrister Danjuma has been taken into the bush,” the source said.
Barrister Danjuma had warned of the invasion moments before his abduction on his Facebook page. He wrote : “Independence Day, but bandits are here in Ibeto running riot.”
His associate, Mohd Gbedako Ndatsu, confirmed the abduction under the post, urging prayers for his safe release.
In a statement, the National President of the Muslim Lawyers Association of Nigeria (MLAN), Saidu Muhammad Tudunwada, Esq, condemned the abduction in the strongest terms.
He called on security agencies to act swiftly to secure Barrister Danjuma’s release and urged all levels of government to address the growing insecurity in the region.
Tudunwada noted that bandit activities have persisted in the area for more than four consecutive days without intervention.
He also implored members of the association to pray for the safe return of all victims of abduction.
“We call on the security agencies to immediately rise to the occasion and do the needful to secure his release, and we urge the government at all levels to truly rise up to the challenge of insecurity.”
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