Some gunmen on Thursday night kidnapped a former member of the Bauchi State House of Assembly , Abdulmumuni Ningi.
The Bauchi State Police Command confirmed the kidnap of the former lawmaker , who represented Ningi Constituency in the last Assembly.
The Bauchi Police Public Relations Officer , Ahmed Wakil , told our correspondent on the telephone Friday morning that the victim was kidnapped within Bauchi metropolis.
Wakil said , “ Yes , it is true. A former member of the Bauchi State House of Assembly who represented Ningi Constituency was kidnapped on Thursday at about 8pm within Bauchi metropolis.
“ According to the information we received , he was trailed by his abductors who were four in number in a gold coloured car . They trailed him to his house around the BSADP ( Bauchi State Agricultural Development Programme ) area at Isa Yuguda Guest House within the metropolis. ”
He said that the gunmen seized their victim and drove away with him in the car they brought.
He said , “ As of this morning ( Friday) , they have not called yet. Our intelligence men are working hard to get to the root of the situation and rescue him safely . ”
The Command’ s spokesman called on residents to be more security conscious , and take note of vehicles and motorcycles that may be trailing them .
