The Kebbi State command of the Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that Muhammed Samaila Bagudo, the deputy speaker of the state House of Assembly, was abducted by armed bandits. The police said the incident occurred when the bandits invaded Bagudo town, wielding sophisticated weapons and taking the deputy speaker hostage at gunpoint.
Nafiu Abubakar, the command’s spokesman, announced that a search‑and‑rescue team has been formed, comprising police, army personnel and local vigilantes, to locate and free the abducted official. The team, led by Kebbi Police Commissioner Bello Sani, is currently combing through bushes and forests to track down the kidnappers and secure the deputy speaker’s safe release.
The police have urged the public to remain calm and law‑abiding, assuring them that the situation is being closely monitored and that all necessary measures are being taken to ensure a safe rescue. Commissioner Sani reiterated the force’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property in Kebbi State.
The deputy speaker’s abduction is the latest in a series of security incidents in the region, highlighting the ongoing challenges posed by armed banditry and kidnapping in Nigeria. The police pledged to work tirelessly to combat these threats and protect all citizens. As the operation continues, the people of Kebbi State await news of the deputy speaker’s safe return.
The incident serves as a reminder of the need for continued vigilance and cooperation between law‑enforcement agencies and the public in the fight against crime and insecurity. The police have called on anyone with information that could aid the rescue efforts to come forward and help bring the perpetrators to justice.
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