Just In : Governor’s aide kidnapped by suspected gunmen
The Special Adviser on political affairs to Zamfara State Governor, Bello Mattawale, Alhaji Ibrahim Ma’aji, has been kidnapped by suspected armed bandits in Gusau the state capital.
The Mattawale’s aide was kidnapped in the early hours of today when the bandits invaded his residence in the Mareri area of the Gusau metropolis.
A close source to the family, Lukman Ibrahim who is the elder son of the kidnapped victim confirmed the abduction of his father Ibrahim Maaji in the state.
According to Lukman, his father was in his apartment when gunmen entered their compound after they gained entrance through the fence.
“I was inside my room when I noticed that someone jumped into our compound, I immediately came out to see but I was apprehended by gunmen, they insisted that I must take them to my father’s apartment and from there, they whisked away my father to an unknown destination.”
He told Nigerian Tribune that the incident has been reported to the police as early as possible for their prompt action in the state.
When contacted, the Zamfara state police command public relations officer SP Mohammed Shehu could not be reached for comments as of press time.
