Zamfara LG chairman abducted as bandits kill security personnel
Bandits attacked the home of Nura Abdullahi, chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area in Zamfara State, abducting him and some family members. The attack resulted in the deaths of four security personnel, including two policemen and two vigilantes. Troops have since intensified operations to rescue the chairman, managing to save five of his family members. Security agencies are urging the public to stay calm and assist with credible information.
What we know
- Nura Abdullahi was abducted from his residence by bandits who invaded Bungudu town.
- Four members of his security detail—two policemen and two vigilantes—were killed during the attack.
- Troops rescued five family members, including two children, his mother, wife, and a relative.
- The chairman's elder brother, Alhaji Bello Umar, was injured, and a civilian was also killed.
- Security forces have launched a coordinated search-and-rescue operation involving multiple agencies to locate and rescue the chairman.
