Two family members of the Nasarawa village head were on Tuesday April 4 kidnapped by gunmen in Tsanyawa Local Government Area, Kano State.
They abducted his 38 year old wife, Halima Kabiru, 38, and his son Dahiru Kabiru, 20.
The incident was confirmed by the state’s commissioner of police, Mr. Mamman Dauda.
“On April 2, at about 12:45 a.m., we received information that seven gunmen stormed the residence of the village head of Nasarawa and kidnapped his wife and son.
“The kidnappers took the victims to an unknown destination. On receipt of the information, we immediately formed a rescue team in neighbouring Divisions. As we speak, the team is working assiduously to rescue the victims unhurt,” he said.
He said the incident was an unfortunate one and gave assurance of the victim’s freedom and the arrest of the kidnappers.