Bandits Abduct Councillors, Imam in Zamfara — LG Chairman Confirms

Bandits abduct councillors, imam in Zamfara — LG chairman confirms

The Chairman of Maradun LGA in Zamfara State, Hon. Sanusi Gama Giwa, has confirmed the abduction of two serving councillors and an imam during an attack

Two councillors, Imam kidnapped in Zamfara – TheNGblog

Zamfara State police command has confirmed that gunmen kidnapped two councillors and an imam in Gusau on Wednesday night. Police spokesperson, Yazid Abubakar, revealed on Thursday that the councillors, who represent Gidan Gona and Tsibiri wards in Maradun Local Government, were taken alongside an Imam in Tsauni community shortly after evening prayers. He said security operatives have since been deployed to the area and efforts are ongoing to res…

BREAKING: Bandits Storm Zamfara Capital On Independence Day, Abduct Two Local Govt Councillors, Resident

BREAKING: Bandits Storm Zamfara Capital On Independence Day, Abduct Two Local Govt Councillors, Resident

Bandits abduct 2 councillors, community Iman in Zamfara

Tension is mounting in the Tsauni community of Gusau following the abduction of two local councillors and an Imam by suspected armed bandits on Wednesday night. The Zamfara State Police Command confirmed the incident on Thursday, stating that the victims were kidnapped outside their homes shortly after the evening prayer The post Bandits abduct 2 councillors, community Iman in Zamfara appeared first on National Accord Newspaper.

Gunmen abduct two councillors, Islamic cleric in Zamfara community

The Police Command in Zamfara on Thursday confirmed that suspected gunmen abducted two councillors and an Imam in Tsauni community, Gusau, on Wednesday night.The command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Yazid Abubakar, confirmed the incident to newsmen via telephone. He said the councillors, representing Gidan Gona and Tsibiri wards in Maradun local government areas of Zamfara, and the Imam of the community were taken away by the suspected…

Bandits Strike Near Police Post, Seize Policemen Phones, Abduct 2 Councillors, Imam - Global Upfront Newspapers

Bandits on Wednesday night abducted two serving Councillors and an Imam in a daring raid at Tsauni community in Gusau, capital of Zamfara State. The Councillors, who represent Gidan Goga and Tsibiri wards in Maradun Local Government Area (LGA), were reportedly seized around 8:05 p.m. near a Police Outpost, shortly after performing the Maghrib prayers. Chairman of Maradun LGA, Sanusi Gama Giwa, who confirmed the incident and identified the abduct…