A member of the House of
Representatives, Garba Durbunde, has been kidnapped.
Although details
surrounding his kidnap are still sketchy, it is said that Garba who represents Sumaila/Takai federal constituency, was kidnapped along the
Kaduna- Jere road while on his way to Kano from Abuja yesterday May 30th.
One of the legislator’s aide confirmed the incident, saying
the abductors had not contacted family members or friends of Durbunde.
“I can confirm to you that Honourable Durbunde is nowhere to be found at the
moment,” he said.
“We are yet to establish his whereabouts or get a clue from his abductors but
we have informed all the relevant security agencies about the incident.”
A source said a team of security personnel has been dispatched to rescue the
abducted lawmaker.
Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of Kano, has expressed shock over the incident,
describing it as “act of wickedness perpetrated by evil and cold-hearted
elements”.
Advising people to be vigilant and security conscious, Ganduje appealed to
security agencies to secure the release of the victim.Durbunde who was closed
ally of former Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso also served as
Durbunde as the commissioner of rural development in the administration of
Rabiu Kwankwaso, the immediate past governor of Kano.
Efforts are now being made by security agents to trace his abductors and rescue
him safely.
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