The former lawmaker representing Lafia/Obi Federal
Constituency in the House of Representatives, Joseph Haruna Kigbu, on Monday,
was abducted by suspected bandits while traveling to Jos.
The incident happened around 6:00 p.m., between Nunku
in Akwanga Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, and Gwantu in Sanga Local
Government Area, Kaduna State.
The kidnappers during the attack shot the police
escort assigned to Kigbu, who attempted to resist the abduction.
According to Vanguard, eyewitnesses revealed that the
bandits fired sporadically, causing panic among motorists in the area.
Local villagers confirmed the incident, adding that
the location has been a hotspot for criminal activities over the years.
The abduction of Dr. Kigbu and the death of the police
escort underscore the persistent security challenges plaguing the region, with
many residents calling for increased security presence in the area.
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