- Kidnappers invaded Toto local government area in Nasarawa state killing a staff of the council and abducting his wife
- Sources in the local government claimed some other people were also kidnapped in the area over the weekend
- The state police commissioner confirmed the development but said only two kidnappers were reported
A staff of Toto local government area in Nasarawa state, Mohammad Shuaibu, has been reportedly killed and his wife kidnapped for ransom.
According to Daily Trust, a resident of the council area, Abdullahi Ahmed, said “the deceased was gruesomely killed by the gun wielding bandits five days ago and his wife, Mallama Zainab Salihu, was kidnapped as a ransom of N2million was placed on her” by her abductors.
Another source who spoke to the newspaper added that the armed bandits on Saturday night, May 18, kidnapped Basaru Rukaiya, Aishat Zakari, Chinedu Ide, Reuben Ibrahim and Vivian Ibrahim all of Yelwa village of Toto local government.
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The source added that on Sunday afternoon, May 19, the kidnappers at gun point also kidnapped Alhaji Mohammad Shuaibu at Unguwan Bai all in the same Toto local government.
When contacted, Nasarawa state police commissioner, Bola Longe, said: “I have information of only two kidnappers and the police are investigating the matter.
“When I assumed duty, I personally cleared the area of criminals and there was peace until when these criminals came back to distort the peace that has enveloped the state.
“I am appealing to the good people of Nasarawa state to endeavour to inform the police through community policing to fight crime; all suspicious activity in their towns and villages should be reported.
“I have directed my officers and men to pursue the criminals in their hideout to return peace to the state.”
Toto local government shares borders with Abuja and Kogi state.
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Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that President Muhammadu Buhari had reacted to the current insecurity across various states in Nigeria.
The president said kidnapping has now become an occupation and industry for Nigerian youths.
Speaking on Monday, May 6, at the flag-off distribution of cotton seeds and inputs to 100,000 cotton farmers for 2019 planting season in Katsina, President Buhari attributed the insecurity to lack of jobs for the youths.
Represented by the minister of agriculture and rural development, Audu Ogbeh, the president said the revival of the cotton production and the textile industries will help create more jobs among youths.
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