A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Dr. Joseph Haruna Kigbu, was abducted by suspected bandits while traveling to Jos. The incident occurred around 6:00 p.m. between Nunku in Akwanga Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, and Gwantu in Sanga Local Government Area, Kaduna State.
During the attack, the bandits fatally shot the police escort assigned to Dr. Kigbu, who attempted to resist the abduction. Eyewitnesses reported that the bandits fired sporadically, causing panic among motorists in the area.
The abduction of Dr. Kigbu and the death of the police escort highlight the persistent security challenges plaguing the region. Many residents are calling for increased security presence in the area.
Source: Vanguard
