The Police Command in Katsina State has confirmed the
abduction of Alhaji Bature Mai’unguwa, the Village Head of Labo in Batsari
Local Government Area, by unknown gunmen.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that the gunmen
invaded the village on motorcycles around 1:00 pm, on Tuesday, shot
sporadically to pave way for their operation, abducted the village head, and
fled into the forest.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Gambo Isa,
who confirmed the abduction to newsmen on Wednesday, said the victim was
abducted on Tuesday afternoon while working on his farm at the outskirts of the
village, near Rugu forest.
‘’Operation Puff Adder responded to the distress call, but
since it was far inside near Rugu forest before they could reach, the hoodlums
have already fled into the forest.
‘’We are following a lead that may assist us in rescuing
him.
‘’The command is calling on communities in the affected
areas to always form groups while going to their farms and inform security
agents for security backup.
‘’We are reminding people of the state government’s
directives on the suspension of farming activities around Rugu forest areas.
“Members of the communities are reminded to put security of
their lives first before embarking on any activity,’’ he added.
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