Gunmen on Friday stormed Zalau village of Bauchi state and abducted the wife of a member of the State House of Assembly.
The state Police Command’s spokesperson, DSP Haruna Mohammed, said in a statement issued on Saturday that the incident occurred at about 1.47 pm.
“On the 15/1/2016 at about 23:47 hrs, unknown gunmen stormed Zalau Village under Lame District and Abducted Hajiya Suwaiba, aged 45 years, wife of Honourable C. Nuhu, member representing Lame Constituency in Bauchi State House of Assembly.
“Police patrol teams rushed to the scene but unfortunately, the hoodlums had fled.
“Meanwhile, efforts are being made to rescue the victim and apprehend the fleeing suspects.
“Seven expanded ammunition of 7.62 mm were recovered at the scene,” he said.
Haruna urged members of the public to assist in providing useful information that could lead to the arrest of the fleeing suspects. …Read More
Source:: PM Newspaper
