
Just In: Gunmen Abducts APC Organizing Secretary
Some gunemen have been reportedly abducted Hon. Kawu Ibrahim Yakasai, the Organizing Secretary of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kaduna State.
It was reported that Yakasai was the major target by the bandits and was abducted in his residence in Yakasai village in Soba Local Government Area (LGA) at around 10:00 p.m. on Friday.
The former Chairman of Soba LA was seized by the assailants and subsequently transported to an undisclosed location.
A resident of Soba, Lawal Sani, who spoke to reporters, prayed to God to free the ex-chairman from his abductors, confirmed to Daily Trust.
A member of the ruling party executive committee, confirmed the incident, expressing concern over the safety of Hon. Yakasai.
Mohammed Lawal Shehu, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Uba Sani, also confirmed the incident, saying the governor had directed security agencies to go after the kidnappers and ensure Yakasai’s safe return.
Shehu reiterated the governor’s commitment to the safety of the lives and properties of all citizens of Kaduna state. He added that part of the steps taken to achieve this is the governor’s resolve to employ 7,000 vigilantes, who will complement the efforts of the security agencies in the state.
Sources Daily Trust
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