Crime & Court

Kaduna Lawmaker Kidnapped By Unknown Gunmen

A member of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, representing Zaria State Constituency , Hon. Suleiman Dabo has been abducted along Kaduna-Zaria highway by unknown gunmen, suspected to be kidnappers.

The lawmaker, as gathered, was whisked away by the gunmen while driving in his Toyota Camry car near Farakwai village along the highway around 12:30 noon on Friday.

Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of Kaduna State Police Command, Yakubu Sabo disclosed that the vehicle and identity card belonging to the abducted lawmaker were recovered at the scene of the incident by police Patrol Team who were dispatched to the area.

He hinted  further that a combined Team of conventional Policemen, police mobile force, Special Anti Robbery Squad and anti-kidnapping Unit of the Command are currently combing the bush for possible rescue of the victim and arresting the criminals.

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