Wife Of Village Head, Son Kidnapped In Kano

The village head of Nasarawa's wife Halima Kabiru, 38, and his son Dahiru Kabiru, who is 20 years old have been kidnapped in Kano, Tsanyawa local government area.

State Commissioner of Police, Mamma Dauda confirmed the abduction to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

“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 described the incident as unfortunate but expressed confidence that the victims would be rescued and the abductors arrested.