File photo of the released District Head of Wawa Community in Borgu Kingdom, Dr. Mahmud Ahmed Aliyu.
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have kidnapped the district head of Wawa community in Borgu Kingdom, Dr. Mahmud Ahmed Aliyu.
It was learnt that the district head was kidnapped in his palace around 9:30pm of Saturday by some gunmen.
According to sources, the abductors stormed his palace in their numbers, carrying guns and cutlasses; and went straight to his apartment where he had already retired.
It was also learnt that the gunmen picked him in the presence of his wives without beating or hurting him.
The state Police Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident; adding that the Police were already on the bandits’ trail to rescue the district head.
“The Police tactical team and members of the vigilante of the area have been deployed for manhunt of the hoodlums, with a view to rescue the victim and arrest the culprits,” the PPRO said.
Meanwhile, as at the time of filing the report, the bandits are yet to contact the family for any possible ransom.