‎Kebbi State Government has confirmed the abduction of the Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Samaila Bambu.

‎Confirming the development, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ahmed Idris, said he had received information about the incident and was awaiting a full briefing from the state’s Director of Security.

‎“Yes, I just got the information about the alleged abduction of the Deputy Speaker in his hometown this evening. I am in touch with the Director of Security in the state. Once I get the details of what transpired, I will alert you very soon on the government’s position,” Idris said.

‎He added that the state government was on top of the situation and making efforts to ensure the lawmaker’s safe release.

‎Sources from Bagudo, the hometown of the Deputy Speaker, said the gunmen stormed the town on Friday evening, shooting sporadically.

‎According to the sources, Bambu was abducted shortly after observing his evening prayers and leaving the mosque for his residence.
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