Fresh abduction in Kaduna as bandits kidnap Councillor, two sons

Suspected bandits have kidnapped Lamido Muhammad, a Supervisory Councillor for Special Duties in Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State, alongside his two sons, Aliyu Lamido and Amir Lamido.

A source said the three family members were taken from their residence in Wucicciri, Abba area of Zaria, around midnight on Sunday and moved to an undisclosed location.

The abductors have yet to contact the family or communicate any ransom demands, leaving their whereabouts unknown.

The incident has renewed concerns over insecurity in the area, with the source urging authorities to take decisive action to protect residents and curb persistent kidnappings.

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The abduction adds to wider security concerns across Kaduna State and the North-West, where armed groups continue to target communities.

Efforts to obtain a reaction from the Kaduna State Police Command were unsuccessful, as its spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, did not answer calls to his phone.

(Daily Post)