How Bandits kidnapped journalist in Zamfara
Thompson Nsisongabasi
May 13, 2022
A journalist working with Zamfara State Radio and Television Service in Gusau, Comrade Idris Haruna Magami has been abducted by suspected kidnappers.
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According to eyewitnesses, Magami was abducted along Gusau-Dansadau road on Wednesday while returning to his hometown, Magami, about 40 kilometres from Gusau, the State capital, after closing hours.
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Comrade Magami is a popular journalist with Zamfara Radio and Televition Service and producer of a weekly Hausa phone in program called "Su duniya manyaÔÇØ.
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According to an indigene of Magami village, Malam Almu, "Idris Haruna Magami was traveling to his hometown together with his friend, Alhaji Kabiru when their vehicle was attacked by bandits.ÔÇØ
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He added that their vehicle summersaulted and fell into a ditch.
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Almu explained that Alhaji Kabiru was able to escape, while Idris Magami was kidnapped by the bandits and taken to unknown destination.
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According to him, the bandits have already communicated the family of Idris Haruna but were yet to disclose the amount they needed as ransom.
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However, all efforts to get the State Police spokesman, SP Mohammed Shehu proved abortive as his line was not reachable.
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— Thompson Nsisongabasi