Wife, children and family members of commissioner abducted by gunmen

The Wife, 3 children, and 3 relatives of Alhaji Abdullahi Gurbin, the Zamfara state Commissioner of Youths, Sports and Skills Acquisition, have been reportedly abducted by gunmen in the early hours of Tuesday 22nd May, 2018.

The home of the Commissioner was attacked by the abductors in the village located in Zurmi Local Government at about 1:30am.

Alhaji Abdullahi, who confirmed the attack to newsmen in Gusau, said the abductors took away his wife and their three children, and three other relatives in his house.

He also disclosed that “the abductors have not yet demanded for any ransom from us. In fact, we have not discussed anything with them, but we have reported the matter to security agencies,”

Ben Idah

Recent Posts

Soaring rice prices threaten Christmas celebrations for Nigerian families

Rice, a staple for Christmas celebrations in Nigeria, has become a luxury this year. Soaring…

1 day ago

Panic as Stage collapses during Odumodublvck’s performance at Lagos concert

Panic erupted on Saturday at a concert in Lagos when the stage collapsed during Odumodublvck’s…

1 day ago

2025 Budget: FG allocates ₦6.36bn for renovation of Tinubu, Shettima’s official quarters

The Federal Government of Nigeria has allocated ₦6,364,181,224 billion for the refurbishment and rehabilitation of…

1 day ago

Black Market Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today 22nd December 2024

The black market dollar to naira exchange rate for today, 22nd December 2024, can be…

1 day ago

NNPC debunks shutdown rumors, confirms fuel loading at Port Harcourt Refinery

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has refuted claims that the 60,000 barrels per…

1 day ago

‘We have to find a way’ – Guardiola laments after defeat to Aston Villa

Manchester City finds itself in unprecedented turmoil, with relegation-level form showing little sign of improvement.…

2 days ago