Gunmen have reportedly kidnapped two wives of the Chairman of Kiyawa Local Government Council in Jigawa State, Hon. Nasiru Ahmad.
It was gathered that the kidnappers invaded Kiyawa town and gained entrance to the chairman’s residence, subsequently abducting the two wives
They were said to have fired gunshots into the air, causing panic and confusion in the town.
A resident source disclosed that one of the abducted wives is heavily pregnant and due for deliver at any moment.
The spokesperson of the State Police Command, SP Lawal Shisu Adam, when contacted, confirmed the incident.
He disclosed that the incident took place on Friday night after they had caused fear among the locals with their indiscriminate gunshots, noting that there were no reported injuries during the incident.
He stated: “Upon receiving information about the abduction, the State police command deployed a special police unit to rescue the victims and apprehend the suspected criminals”.