Unknown gunmen have
kidnapped the Emir of Bukuyum, Mohammed Usman from his palace in Zamfara State.
The commissioner for
information in the state, Ibrahim Magaji, confirmed the Emir’s abduction on
Saturday. Mr Magaji said the incident
took place on Friday.
A spokesman of the State
Police Command, Sunusi Amiru, also said the police’s rescue team was currently
working to locate his whereabouts.
“On Friday, at about 7:30pm
some yet to be identified gunmen in a Hyundai Civic car drove into the palace
of the Emir of Bukuyum, Mohammed Usman and took him away to an unknown
destination.
“We have commenced
investigations and efforts are being put in place to rescue the Emir from his
captors,” Amiru said.
No group has claimed responsibility
for his abduction and no demand has been made.
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