Gunmen have abducted the Secretary of Kibiya Local
Government Area in Kano State, Hon. Hamza Musa Durba, following a late-night
attack on his home in Dinya town.
The Speaker of the council, Sabo Yusuf Usman,
confirmed the incident, stating that it occurred around 1:00 a.m. on Friday,
March 20, 2026.
According to him, the attackers gained access to the
residence by waking the secretary’s son, who was sleeping outside, and forcing
him to knock on his father’s door under the pretense of illness.
When Durba opened the door, the gunmen reportedly
seized both him and his son. The attackers later released the boy but escaped
with the local government official before security personnel arrived.
Kibiya Local Government Area has generally been
regarded as relatively peaceful. However, nearby areas such as Tsanyawa and
Shanono, which border Katsina State, have experienced recurring bandit attacks.
Authorities are yet to provide further details, as
efforts are expected to be underway to secure the victim’s release and track
down the perpetrators.
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