Alhaji Bako Bala, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Suru Local Government Area, was abducted and killed by gunmen on Wednesday.
Attack Details
– Location: Bala’s hometown in Suru Local Government Area
– Time: Wednesday
– Victim: Alhaji Bako Bala, APC Chairman
– Injuries: Gunshot wounds
– Outcome: Died at Federal Medical Centre, Birnin Kebbi
Related Incident
Bandits kidnapped a person and shot a young man in Matseri village, Bunza Local Government Area. The injured victim is receiving treatment at the Federal Medical Centre.
Security Concerns
Kebbi State has experienced a surge in kidnappings for ransom, despite combined efforts by security forces and the state government to dismantle criminal hideouts.
Police Response
Efforts to reach Kebbi State Police Command spokesperson, SP Nafiu Abubakar, were unsuccessful.
Context
This incident is part of a broader trend of violence and insecurity in Nigeria’s northwest region.
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