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Breaking: Again, Bandits Attack Katsina, Abduct Retired NBC Director, Daughter, Others

Faith Ukanwa

Sep 07, 2021

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Bandits on Monday night abducted a retired Director of National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Ahmed Abdulkadir, his 15-year old daughter, Laila and others in Katsina State.

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This is coming few hours after bandits abducted ex lawmakers of the State House of Assembly and family members, on Saturday and Sunday respectively.

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The assailants wielding AK 47 rifles, reportedly stormed the Bakori Housing Unit, abducted the ex director and daughter, and three other residents.

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The vigilantes in the area pursued the assailants and intercepted them in Danja Local Government Area.

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After a gun duel, three male victims were freed but Abdulkadir and his daughter were not that lucky.

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They rescued persons include; Bello Aminu Bakori, Shamsuddeen Aminu and Habibu Rabe of Local Education Authority, Bakori.

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The bandits are yet to make any demands from the family, however, the police have started a manhunt for the attackers.

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— Faith Ukanwa

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