From Ahmad SAKA, Bauchi
Gunmen have attacked Zira Village in Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi state and abducted the village head, Yahya Saleh Abubakar and his son Habibu Saleh.
Giving account of the incident, district Head of Lame Alhaji Aliyu Yakubu Lame said, "Last Saturday night, the village Head of zira was abducted with his son by kidnappers and their abductors are yet to contact the family of the victims."
He said the situation is so alarming if people cannot sleep with their eyes close, "It's time for the Federal government to look into what is happening particularly in the Northern Nigeria.
The recent abduction comes five days after gunmen attacked Jimari communities in Alkaleri Local Government area, they killed four people injured three.
Bauchi state Police spokesman, SP Mohammed Ahmed Wakil confirmed the incident, saying that, "the gunmen went to the village which is under Rishi Police Division, a border village with Plateau state, around 2 a.m. last Saturday night and kidnapped the village Head Saleh Abubakar and his son Habibu Saleh."
Wakil said the State Commissioner of Police Umar Mamman Sanda directed the Divisional Police Officer DPO in the area to rescue the abducted victim unhurt.
“The command has since dispatched a team of detectives, and other police officers to rescue the victims and presently our men are combing the bush in search of the abducted victims. We assure residents that the abducted persons shall soon be rescued."
Wakil said the Commissioner of Police urged the public to remain calm and go about their normal business and report any suspicious character as police are doing everything possible to rescue the victims.
He advised the public to provide useful information to the Police via technological applications NPS rescue me apps or through other social media handles of the police for prompt response.
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