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Bandits in Niger State kidnap former LG chairman and 12 others

A former chairman of Ngaski Local Government Area in Kebbi State, Garba Hassan, was among 12 individuals abducted by bandits in Niger State.

The kidnapping took place along the Tegina-Kontagora road in Niger State at noon on Thursday. The victims, including the former chairman, were passengers in a commercial vehicle while traveling from Abuja to Kebbi State when the bandits struck.

According to a source, the bandits concealed themselves in the bush along the route between Tegina and Kontagora town in Niger State. They intercepted the vehicle, which was carrying Hassan and the other travelers, and subsequently led them into the bush, taking them to an unknown location.

Ahmed Idris, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Kebbi State, confirmed the incident saying,  “We have heard about it, we are investigating the circumstances that led to his kidnap, everything will be done to secure Alhaji Garba Hassan’s release.”

The Niger State Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, when contacted, said that he would find out what transpired.

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